My brother was telling me about my sister-in-law setting 101 goals to accomplish in 1001 days. I thought the idea was interesting, so in typical fashion, I did a google search and found a site dedicated to this very thing and a whole lot of other blogs with peoples goals. I'm always up for a challenge, so I have created my own list.
So according to the following website (if you're interested): Day Zero Project
Here are the rules:
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.
Without further ado, MY GOALS:
Get Out of Town
1. Go on a vacation
2. Go to a state I have never been to
3. Get a passport
Volunteer
4. Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
5. Volunteer at Oregon Food Bank
Get My Craft On!
6. Give all Christmas gifts that are home made or local
7. Buy and complete Wreck This Journal
8. Take a picture in an old-style photobooth
9. Do Journal This Christmas project
10. Organize and consolidate childhood pictures
11. Get a sewing machine and learn how to use it
12. Apply for Craft Warehouse design team again
13. Submit a layout for publication
14. Make a piece of jewelry
15. Document a day in the life of Elissa for a week
Friends and Family
16. Send out Christmas cards
17. Complete my family tree as far back as I can go
18. Write a letter to Elliot
19. Hang out with 5 friends that I haven't seen in over a year
20. Have a professional family photo taken
Random
21. Unplug for one whole weekend
22. Get a tattoo
23. Buy a lottery ticket
24. Start a blog and use it regularly - 8 times in 1 month
25. Learn the capitols of every state
26. Buy coffee for the person behind me
27. Organize my photos both digitally and hard copies
Learn Something New
28. Take a Yoga class
29. Take a self-defense class
30. Take a (tap) dance class
31. Get certified in CPR
To My Health
32. Drink nothing but water for a week
33. Run a 5K race
34. Weigh under 200 pounds
35. Fit into a size 12
36. Hike Multnomah falls
37. Floss everyday for a month
38. Run a mile
Cooking
39. Make my own pasta sauce
40. Cooke 40 new recipes I have never cooked before
41. Make a custom recipe book from my favorite recipes
42. Learn how to make 5 cocktails
43. Try tofu
44. Make pasta from scratch
45. Cook a fresh dinner every night for a week
46. Make homemade jam
47. Make homemade salsa
48. Make smores
49. Make homemade ice cream
50. Make homemade lemonade
Fun and Games
51. Go camping
52. Go on a picnic
53. Fly a kite on the beach
54. Go ice skating
55. See a drive-in movie
56. Go rockclimbing
57. Paint my own dish
58. Go fruit picking
59. Play BINGO
60. Go skiing
61. See a movie in the theater by myself
62. See 5 movies in the theater (that I want to see)
63. Join a team (softball, kickball,...)
64. Bungee jump
65. Ride a train
Entertainment
66. Go to a Blazer's game
67. Go to a Beaver's game
68. See a comedy show
69. Go to an event at the Waterfront
70. Go to the zoo
71. See a Broadway show (in Portland)
72. Go to a concert
73. Go to the Portland art museum
74. See the Zoo lights
75. Eat at 5 restaurants in Portland that I've never been to
76. Go to VooDoo Donuts
77. See a movie at Bagdad Theater
78. Go to 5 bakeries in Portland
79. Watch 30 movies off the top 100 greatest movies of all time according to the American Film
80. Read 20 books off TIME magazines 100 all time novels
81. Listen to the top 100 songs off Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 greatest songs of all time
Social Events
82. Host a game night
83. Host a cupcake party
84. Host a martini party
85. Organize a ladies group
86. Join a book club
Self – Care / Beauty
87. Find out my blood type
88. Practice meditation everyday for a week
89. Get my eyes checked
90. Go to the chiropractor
91. Get acupuncture
92. Get a massage
93. Wear earrings and a necklace everyday for a week
94. Buy a ring that I can wear daily
95. Get a new pair of expensive jeans when I reach my goal weight
96. Buy myself a really nice purse
97. Buy an expensive pair of shoes
98. Try a new style with my hair
Financial
99. Get a job that pays what I want
100. Create a change jar, fill it up, then cash it in
101. Make a budget and stick to it
