101 Things I want to complete in 1001 days

101 Things I want to complete in 1001 days

The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 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.

January 1, 2009 – September 28, 2011 (my 45^th birthday - convenient, eh?)

I may have to tweak some of the goals to be more measurable. It's a work in progress, just like my life. :-) I reserve the right to modify my list at any time.

Personal growth

1. Prayerfully consider options for external activities before committing. (just because everyone is jumping off the bridge doesn’t mean you have to.)

2. Decide if I am going back to work full time or writing part time

3. Say no to a request that I really want to accept, but would be better if I didn't

Organizational

1. Work on the 101 in 1001 days list - 1-4-09
   

2. Pack up Christmas stuff - 1-4-09
   

3. Redo the job chart - 1-1-09
   

4. Redo the schedule - 1-1-09
   

5. Tag all my photos in Easy Share

6. Redo my recipe book (1 recipe per day)

7. Get caught up in scrapbooking

8. Plan weekly for menus and shop accordingly

9. Make a plan for keeping kids rooms clean

10. Clean out car weekly

11. Revisit the list on a monthly basis. Don’t be afraid to change it!

12. Organize an emergency kit including flashlight and candles

13. Get important papers in order

14. Get rid of 101 things that we no longer use or need
    

15. Clean out my facebook in box

16. Make a list of Christmas traditions

17. List DVD's on DVDswap

18. Catalog all my books on computer

19. Wrap the Christmas books before I put them away.

20. Use my Coke rewards points for something nice

21. Figure out how to use the music feature on my phone.

22. Buy an album for the 8x10 baby photos

Health & Fitness

1. Plan a healthy lifestyle eating program

2. Do monthly breast exams

3. Find a new breakfast (1/2 cup Kashi, 6 oz light yogurt) 1-2-09

4. Lose 5 pounds 1-17-09
   

5. Lose 10 pounds (cumulative)

6. Lose 15 pounds (cumulative)

7. Lose 20 pounds (cumulative)

8. Lose 25 pounds (cumulative)

9. Lose 30 pound (cumulative)

10. Lose 35 pounds (cumulative)

11. Lose 40 pounds (cumulative – be at goal weight)

12. Follow exercise plan for 30 days. (3x/wk, low impact aerobics) 1-31-09

13. Follow exercise plan for 60 days.

14. Follow exercise plan for 90 days.

15. Donate blood

16. Learn to drink coffee black

17. Learn to like three new healthy foods

18. Learn how to utilize Sparkpeople to its full capacities

19. Take my vitamins every day for 6 weeks

Aesthetics

1. Make my house someplace I love to be

2. Grow flowers

3. Paint the final yellow coat on house exterior (with my family)

4. Paint the white trim (or make Bob do it)

5. Repaint each room inside the house
   

6. Replace all window shades with cellular shades

7. Be able to take my wedding ring off (either naturally or get it resized)

8. Keep my nails done for 30 consecutive days

9. Get contact lenses

10. Have a nice family portrait done

11. Find a purse I really like that holds my stuff well

Recreational

1. Find a hobby to do with Bob

2. Find an outdoor hobby to do with all the kids

3. Go camping 5 times in 5 new places
   

4. Teach children how to sew

5. Sew doll clothes

6. Walk with children 3x per week for 4 months
   

7. Go to a circus with the kids

8. Rewatch the LOTR trilogy and ALL the extras

9. Be more intentional about computer time

10. Sew denim Christmas stockings

11. Get my sewing machine fixed or replaced

12. Obtain a larger TV

13. Go horseback riding

14. See Mamma Mia on stage

15. Take the kids to see Fiddler on the Roof

16. Take the girls to the ballet

17. Complete the 999 Reading Challenge in 2009

18. Decide on and complete a reading challenge for 2010

Relational

1. Attend SOF support monthly

2. Plan monthly family game days (with another family???)

3. Reconnect with a certain friend
   

4. Take each child out alone 1x per month
   

5. Go someplace special on our anniversary each year
   

6. Write to my mom once a month

7. Make an effort to call people on the phone

8. Visit in laws 1x per month

9. Write a letter to someone who has helped me each month

10. Write a letter to each of my siblings

Writing

1. Participate in NaNoWriMo 2009

2. Participate in NaNoWriMo 2010

3. Edit Mystery Valley Ranch

4. Send 3 query letters a week

5. Work on Part 2 of Forget me not

6. Write 2000 words a day 6 days a week

7. Type the kids' novels

8. Find something to sew my NaNo patches on

Financial

1. Tweak budget until it works

2. Become debt free

3. Keep the checkbook balanced 6 months in a row

Spiritual

1. Read the Bible from beginning to end

2. Focus on getting to know God through prayer

3. Complete a Bible study – either a group study or personally