What is a wishlist and why it makes life easier

We all have things we’d love to have — big or small, useful or just fun. A new book. Headphones. A trip. A quiet weekend. A bike. A new frying pan. Or just a mint-scented candle from IKEA.

But our brains aren't hard drives with infinite memory. These things get lost easily.

Some people write their "want lists" in notes. Some send links to themselves in Telegram. Some just leave it for "later" — and never come back to it.

That’s why a wishlist is worth having — a simple personal place to keep what matters.

What is a wishlist?

It used to be just a gift list for holidays. But now it’s more than that — it’s a tool for organizing yourself, your thoughts, and the things you care about.

Stuff you might want to buy later. Gift ideas. Plans for the year. Movies to watch. Dreams. A wishlist is like Google Docs for your inspiration. Just nicer to look at.

Why a wishlist is more than just a list

At first glance, a wishlist might seem a little self-indulgent. But it’s not about shopping. It’s about clarity. About not having to hold everything in your head. About looking at your wants honestly, without losing them in the noise of life.

Freeing up headspace

You’re walking home from work, thinking about payday — and your brain goes: “I should get new headphones... or a book... or what was that thing I wanted?”
Then it’s gone. Grocery list. App notification. Traffic. That idea disappears.

Same with gifts. How often does someone ask you: “What should I get you for your birthday?”. And you say: “Nothing really, I’m good.”.

Not because you don’t want anything. But because you just don’t have the headspace to remember.

That awesome little thing you saw yesterday? Gone. Not in your tabs. Not in Telegram. Not in your brain.

Wishlists have one small superpower: they remember for you. And give your brain space to breathe.

Planning without chaos

Just because you want something doesn’t mean you need to buy it right away. Wishlists help you see what really matters.

You add headphones, and a week later realize it’s actually a keyboard you need. You decide calmly — not on impulse.

Gifts without guessing

Your friends ask, “What do you want?”. You send them your list.

You don’t know what they’ll pick — the surprise stays.

Small motivations

People use wishlists as mood boards, too. "Learn Italian." "Visit Istanbul." "Sign up for pottery." Things you want to do, not just buy.

Crossing something off feels good. That little sense of progress.

What people keep in Wishpicks wishlists

After we launched, we saw how different lists can be. Some are just books. Others — makeup, gadgets, or toys. There are lists for travel plans. And some — like “100 things to do before 32.”

And that’s the point. There are no rules.

Create Wishlist

No signup required. Just add the first thing that’s been on your mind for a while.

How to create your wishlist on Wishpicks

Wishpicks is a place to collect whatever you like. No store lock-ins. No app required. No signup — unless you want to.

To create a wishlist:

Click “Create wishlist” in the menu or homepage
Add items — a link or just a name

👉 If you paste a link, we’ll automatically fill in the name, image, and price — no need to do it manually.
Make it public (if you want) and share with friends

You can register later to edit, group, and access your lists from any device.

Your wishlist looks clean and tidy: items with prices, notes, and links — all in one place. Not scattered across chats, tabs, and phone notes.

In the end

A wishlist isn’t about buying. It’s about not losing the things that matter to you.

It doesn’t rush you or demand anything. It just sits quietly and — once in a while — reminds you: “Hey, remember this thing you liked?”

It's a space where your wants can live a little longer.

Try it. Just one thing is enough to begin.