101 in 1001
I’ve seen a lot of these “101 in 1001″ lists all over Blog Land, so I’m starting my own.
Day Zero came up with this great plan for how to get people to set goals and obtain them.
The Challenge:
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 your part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple challenges such as New Year’s resolutions or a ‘Bucket List’. 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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips, study semesters, or outdoor activities.
So here’s my list starting February 6, 2010 and ending November 3, 2012
1. Run a half-marathon (Completed 3.7.10)
2. Run a full marathon (completed 1.9.11)
3. Buy my first home
4. Pay off BofA card
5. Pay off Chase card
6. Fit into size 6 jeans
7. Run in a sports bra and no t-shirt in public
8. Wear a bikini in public
9. Whiten teeth
10. Laser hair removal
11. Write a book
12. Travel to Europe
13. Go on a cruise
14. Go to a spa retreat by myself or maybe Womens Quest
15. Purchase a really nice digital camera
16. Take a photography class
17. Read 50 books (3/50)- Something Borrowed, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Hunger Games
18. Donate to a charity
19. Get to a healthy BMI
20. Create a new income stream (began OpenSky on August 1o, 2010)
21. Adopt a puppy
22. Obtain personal training certification
23. Purchase Garmin Forerunner
24. Treat myself with a massage after every long race
25. Buy a bicycle
26. Join a womens running club
27. Get a tattoo after running first full marathon
28. Play poker in Vegas
29. Buy new master bedroom set (king size bed) and new bedding
30. Buy a laptop and cute laptop bag (got new laptop on 3.2.10)
31. Follow FlyLady for at least a week
32. Buy a vegetarian cookbook and try at least 10 recipes (0/10)
33. Attend a scrapbooking weekend
34. Spend a day (or at least lunch) with Theresa catching up (A Trip Home)
35. Buy a nice painting (or photography)
36. Get Photoshop and learn to use it
37. Put away $10,000 for a wedding
38. Save my change from the start of this mission to the date it ends. Record the total.
39. See the Pacific Ocean
40. Watch a Broadway play
41. See the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
42. Buy a Coach purse
43. Meet with my financial advisor and really start investing
44. Attend a healthy living/blogging seminar like BlogHer, Healthy Living Summit, or Bloggy Bootcamp (attended HLS 2010)
45. Get boudior shots done when I feel happy with how my body looks
46. Pay Dad back every last cent he’s loaned me
47. Donate blood
48. Do something really special for my mom (I need to narrow this down to something specific)
49. Join a professional networking organization
50. Make my bed every day for a month (30/30 completed 3.12.10)
Starting a new month (7/30)
51. Use only reuseable bags at grocery store 30 times (6/30)
52. Attempt modeling
53. Leave 50 Operation Beautiful notes (9/50)
54. Hike the Rockies again
55. Sell old couch (listed it on Craigslist .. 02.07.10) donated to charity October 2010
56. Get a more stylish wardrobe
57. Replace favorite VHS movies with DVDs
58. Buy a nice gym bag
59. Shop at a thrift store
60. Buy an antique piece of furniture
61. File 2009 amended tax return (mailed 2.22.10)
62. Project 365 (38/365)
63. Finish lotions before buying anymore
64. Visit Ashley in Oklahoma
65. Go to Mortgage Girlfriends seminar (completed)
66. Join a meetup.com group and go to meeting
67. Visit Boston
68. Host a dinner party
69. Host Thanksgiving dinner
70. Break 30 minutes for a 5k
71. Learn how to meditate
72. Turn off the TV before going to bed for a month (0/30)
73. Redesign, paint, and decorate a home office
74. Write a letter telling someone how much they mean to me and mail it
75. Move to Orlando (change of plans!) Move to Colorado
76. Finish “Wicked”
77. Send out 10 cards letting people know I’m thinking of them. (0/10)
78. Do some public speaking (spoke at HLS 2010)
79. Take an adult education class for fun (besides photography, which is #16)
80. Visit 3 states I’ve never been to
81. Buy a bigger, nicer crockpot and use it
82. Spend a weekend in NYC with the girls (NYC Half Marathon weekend with Holly and Ellen)
83. See the Grand Canyon
84. Run in the morning before work 20 times (0/20)
85. Become a food blogger
86. Buy or make a really cute apron
87. Scan childhood photos to make scrapbooks
88. Pay off hospital bill from 01/2009
89. When I move to Colorado, start a womens social group
90. Adopt a family or elderly person- Christmas 2010
91. Adopt a family or elderly person- Christmas 2011
92. Pay for the person behind me at Wawa
93. Take a completely impulsive, spur of the moment road trip
94. Stand on the top of a “fourteener” in Colorado
95. Purchase 3 new pieces of lingerie (0/3)
96. Go to a blogger meet-up (done- March 6th, 2010)
97. Try a Spinning class
98. Continue a meatless diet
99. Make cookies or a casserole for a new neighbor
100. Fall in love
101. Start a new 101 in 1001 list
updated 11.22.10
We better meet up when you do #28!!
Oh for sure! There’s no question about that!
if you want a free option to #36 download Gimp. I have learned a few things and while i’ve never personally had photoshop to really use it, Gimp was easier for me to use from the beginning.
I love making goals! this is a great idea to keep you motivated and to visually see your accomplishments, nice work!
Let’s climb a “fourteener” next summer!!!!!!
I would love to show you a 14er to do in Colorado that will be easy – well not easy but definatly doable!
Oh dang, I’m probably gonna have to copy you on this .. just so you know. What a wonderful idea!!
What a great list! “7. Run in a sports bra and no t-shirt in public” scares the crap out of me! No matter how much weight I lose, I can’t seem to lose the belly.
Just started following you, I LOVE the idea of 101 in 1001! Good luck with accomplishing everything on your list
Hey I just found your blog & think this is such a good idea! I have actually never seen (or maybe never noticed) a 101 in 1001 list. I hope you don’t mind if I copy you!
p.s. Don’t you need to check off #85?
I really think you’re super ambitious, which is very admirable
A really great goal list!
I just made my own 101 in 1001 list! I was inspired by a lot of your goals, so I included some of them in mine. I think goal-stealing is ok, right?
Hey how is this list going?
Love this list – best of luck on your completion. You’re well on your way, eh?
Carly