As I have mentioned before I don't really like New Years resolutions but I ran across this idea which, to me, seems fantastic so here I go. I tried to leave 10 things for future things I realize I want to do but I could only manage 8. When things come up that I know I want to do I will add them. I tried not to include many things that had to be kept track of (like 0/0) I wanted each thing to be unique.
The Mission: Do 101 things in 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Start Date:July 7th, 2008
End Date: April 4th, 2011
My 101 things in 1001 days
Faith, Family, Friends
1. Send a card/letter to someone once a month (counts as complete after 6 months) 0/6
2. Take a leap of faith (I know ambiguous but when it happens I will know it and let you know)
3. Organize/start a girl’s night out
4. Donate Blood
5. Participate in at least 3 walks/charity events
6. Read bible- 15 minutes a day for 30 days (will restart each time I miss a day)
7. Pay it Forward (how to be determined later)
8. Meet up with an old friend
House and Home
9. Platform Bed (try to build first then if all else fails buy it)
10. Make our Bedroom a place we want to be
11. Fix/Organize Closets
12. Replace Floors in whole house
13. Re-do Master Bathroom
14. Re-do Bathroom
15. Patch and Paint all walls
16. Get dining table refinished
17. Organize and sort books
18. Organize all files – set up system
19. Organize CD’s, DVD’s, Games, etc.
20. Try 20 new Recipes - 0/20
21. Get back to baking my own bread (do at least 5 times to count)
Our Outside World
22. Get pond put in
23. Get whole yard fixed up
24. Fix picnic area
25. New Porch
Travel/Recreation
26. Go on a trip for our Anniversary (alone)
27. Take Audrey on a Cruise for her 16th birthday
28. Go to the beach
29. Go camping
30. Go to state fair
31. Go to a concert
32. Go on a picnic
33. Take kids Ice Skating (and myself)
34. See show at Theatre WV
35. Visit 3 of the USA’s top 41 wonders
It’s all about Me!!
36. Lose 10 lbs.
37. Lose 20 lbs.
38. Lose 30 lbs.
39. Wear Size 12 Jeans
40. Get to below 27 BMI
41. Walk 1001 miles - 0/1001
42. Get a Mani-Pedi
43. Get Massage
44. Get a Facial/Eyebrow Wax
45. Complete Couch to 5k
46. Get teeth fixed
47. Go to Doctor (Ob/Gyn)
48. Get Body scan for skin cancer
49. Get fitted for a Bra
50. Get a new camera
51. Complete a Jigsaw Puzzle
Expand My Horizons
52. Make a living will
53. Sing with Mom in church
54. Play Golf
55. Ride a Roller Coaster
56. Fly a Kite
57. Visit at least 1 state I’ve never been too
58. Go to a real Museum
59. Go to an Aquarium
60. Build a Snowman
61. Decorate the whole house for Christmas
62. Take picture in a photo booth
63. 365 day self portrait
Knit One, Purl Two
64. Crochet 6 things 0/6
65. Learn to Knit
66. Teach someone else to crochet
67. Complete quilt started in quilting class
68. Sew something that can be worn
69. Get home videos onto DVD (via my computer or a service, whichever is more feasible)
70. Organize all Digital Pictures
71. Master Photoshop (or at least enough to fake it)
72. Learn to Scrapbook (not digitally)
Blog Land
73. Leave 1001 blog comments -0/1001
74. Blog about tasks as completed
75. Do a Video Post
Education
76. Learn to play my keyboard
77, Learn to change a tire
78. Learn to shoot my Bow
79. Take some type of college course
80. Read 10 fictional/biographical books -0/10
81. Read Jane Eyre
82. Learn more HTML and CSS
83. Learn to build a website
84. Start/join a Book Club
Voting
85. Register
86. Learn about Candidates
87. Do Research
88. Vote
Finances
89. Eliminate unsecured debt
90. Open a savings account
91. Increase 401K contributions
92. Completely clean up our credit
Future
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101. Make new list of 101 things
Like you, I am also not into New Years' Resolutions but also liked the appeal of 101 goals. Your goals are divided into manageable categories - something I am yet to do. All the best with achieving them!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is fascinating. I don't know that I have the guts to come up with such a list. Kudos to ya.
ReplyDeleteps - found you via SITS blog-a-thon. I'm that far behind in my posting!! LOL!
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing it, I think I may give it a try myself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea---I may follow your lead on this one!
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