101 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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

I have a couple more things to add but I will try to finish and start on these items.

Blue italics = in progress
Red bold = completed

Health and Fitness
1. One month with out sugar
2.
3. Yoga or pilates one day a week
4. Get a relaxing massage 2x/year (0/6)
5. Chiropractor ever week for 2 months (0/8)
6. Take care of me 15 minutes every morning
7. Vitamins everyday for a month
- One day down, 30 more to go and then I just need to keep taking them.
8. Drop 10 pounds, and keep them off for the remainder of the project (0/10)
9. Get all my dental work completed
Personal, Self Improvement, and Well Being
10. Read or re-read 36 books and blog about them (0/36)
11. No internet for one week (while at home)
12. Cut out caffeine for one month (0/1)
13. Go to church once a month (1/36)
14. Write in my diary at least once a week (0/140)
15. Create a list of 101 things that make me happy
- Well this is the first thing that I got done. I guess it is a pretty wasy one but still an accomplishment!
16. Get a tattoo
17. Blog every day for one month (0/31)
18.
Relationships/Family
19. Hang out with friends outside the house once a week.
20. Spend a full 30 minutes with children each night completely uninterrupted for a month
21. Organize a picnic
22. Have a date night once a month (0/36)
23. Email Lynn and BJ once a month or have Alexis do it.
24. Be more involved at the kid’s school.
25. Send out Christmas cards in 2008, 2009, & 2010 (0/3)
26. Have one-on-one time with all three of my kids (an outing or activity of their choice) at least once per month.
27. Family dinner twice a week (0/286)
28. Create a family tree for my children
29. Put all my contacts into one, nice, organized address book.
Creativity
30. Catch up on children’s scrapbooks (0/3)
31. Take pictures of each of the children everyday for a month.
32. Read my book on using my camera.
33. Sit down with Ally once a week to beed.
Work
34. Finish Dad’s web site
35. Work on Travelin’ the Mountain Path web site
36. Continue work on Yancey’s web site
37. Finish training manuals
Community
38. Give blood 1x/year (0/3)
39. Vote at every opportunity
40. Pay it forward.
41. Donate clothes
Financial
43. Clean up credit by paying of debts
44. Work towards buying a home
45. Save $1 for 1001 days (1/1001)
46. Keep check book balanced
Travel
47. Take the kids to 3 different states a year (0/9)
48. Visit an attraction the kids would enjoy 3 times a year (0/9)
49. Take the kids camping once a year (0/3)
50. Hike once a month (0/36)
51. Complete list of 101 attractions which you will eventually be able to find here.
Purchases
52. Camcorder
53. 32” TV
54. 30 new DVDs (0/40)
Cooking and Food
55. Make 1 new recipe / week (total 2)
56. Make a month meal plan and stick to it
57. Avoid McDonalds, Wendy’s, etc for one month
58. Include salads in with meals at least twice per week
59. Try a new restaurant 6 times a year (no kids)
Organization
60. Follow fly lady rules for one week
61. Then one month
62. Plan and follow a schedule for cleaning and organization including tidying, cleaning bathroom, vacuuming, washing, bedding. Include waking up at 6am.
63. Keep kitchen counter and sink clear of dishes 1 week x 6 (0/6)
64. Declutter the last corner of the house where things are lurking
65. Declutter: sell or give-away 101 material items I own
66. Clean out closet of unworn clothes 1x / year (0/3)
67. Print chore chart for the kids and use it!
68. Paint and organize kid’s room.
69. Paint and organize kitchen.
70. Clean attic and get rid of crap!
71. Clean out car once a month
Random
72. Write a new 101/1001 list on October 10, 2010
73. Celebrate success by buying a fabulous memento on day 1001