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? The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days is a decent period of time, 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.
I'm going to keep an updated list of these on the sidebar if you'd like to check my progress. You can view all the posts relating to this topic by clicking "101 Things in 1001 Days" under Labels.
Start Date: June 4, 2009
End Date: March 1, 2012
To Do
In Progress
Spreading the Love
1. Send a “just because” package to a friend.
2. Send a handwritten letter to my Gramma.
3. Watch someone's child for free so the parents can have a break.
4. Have Mama & Me dates at least once a month. (0/31)
5. Make a master friends’ and family members’ birthday list.
My Lobster
6. Have a date night with Brady at least once a month. (0/31)
7. Use up our dance lessons we have left from the wedding.
8. Give Brady a massage at least once a month…oh he’s going to LOVE this one. (0/31)
9. Finish a website for Brady’s photography.
10. Complete “The Love Dare” from Fireproof.
Heath/Wellness
11. Do a non-modified push up.
12. Complete 30 full days of the 30 Day Shred.
13. Go on at least a hike a month Oct-April. (0/7)
14. Walk the dogs for at least 30 minutes every day for a week.
15. Take a CPR class.
16. Lose 20 lbs.
17. Get LASIK.
18. Complete a full Whitestrips program.
19. Have a full day at the spa.
First comes love, then comes marriage, then...
20. Get pregnant!
21. Take belly pictures every week, even if I don’t feel like it.
22. Write weekly letters to our unborn child.
23. Write a monthly letter to our child for their entire first year.
Travels
24. Go to Disneyland again.
25. Visit Sherry and Jason at least once a year. (0/3)
26. Go to Denver to see a home Avs game or two during the 09-10 season.
27. Get a new passport with my married name.
28. Travel somewhere that requires me to use my passport.
29. Go on a family vacation.
30. Go camping.
31. Go on a cruise.
Local
32. Ride on the light rail.
33. Visit the Phoenix Art Museum.
34. Do the major Scottsdale art walks twice per year. (0/5)
35. Visit the Phoenix Zoo.
36. Visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.
37. See a play or live performance.
38. Go to a local farmer’s market.
39. Go to a comedy show.
Church
40. Find a local church we love.
41. Finish reading my women’s study Bible.
Writing/Creative Endeavors
42. Finish writing A Perfectly Good Heart.
43. Submit APGH for publication.
44. Get something published.
45. Complete an art piece.
46. Paint a mural.
Continuing Education
47. Learn a new word every day for 30 days. (0/30)
48. Learn at least 30 ASL signs. (0/30)
49. Take a hobby class.
Blogging
50. Document a “day in my life” with photos.
51. Blog every day for a month. (0/30)
52. Blog about each of the 101 as I complete them.
My Inner Iron Chef
53. Cook at least 1 dish I’ve never made before, at least once a week for 4 consecutive weeks.
54. Make at least 2 weeks worth of freezer meals.
55. Learn to make chocolate soufflé.
56. Create a binder of all my favorite recipes.
Around the house
57. Buy a grill.
58. Have a garage sale.
59. Replace master bedroom ceiling fan.
60. Replace chandelier in stairway.
61. Get new dresser for master bedroom.
62. Buy a cushy rug for in front of the couch.
63. Get a new couch.
64. Plant flowers.
65. Hang the globe lights I love so much outside.
66. Get a firepit.
67. Paint our front door a bold color.
68. Buy another piece of fine art.
69. Frame a bunch of Alexandra Nechita images.
Paying it Forward
70. Complete a charity walk.
71. Participate in Relay for Life in San Diego.
72. Participate in Christmas Angels.
Procrastinating Bride
73. Finish wedding albums.
74. Complete wedding slideshow, burn DVDs complete with wedding video and image files for family.
75. Get enlargements of favorite wedding photos and frame around the house.
76. Get wedding dress cleaned and preserved.
Must-Dos
77. Finish requesting name changes for all bills, etc.
78. Create a master grocery shopping checklist.
79. Create living wills.
80. Get supplemental life insurance.
Work
81. Take a day off to organize.
82. Take a day off to do absolutely nothing productive.
83. Put in proposal for telecommuting every other week.
84. Finish and publish websites for side businesses.
General
85. Do not use a computer for an entire week.
86. Dress up for Halloween.
87. Read the Twilight saga.
88. Read 5 classic novels, including re-reading Wuthering Heights.
89. Send out Christmas cards every year during the 1001 days (0/3)
90. Learn to ice skate. Really.
91. Avoid saying anything negative for 24 hours.
92. Make a list of 101 things that make me happy.
93. Buy a reusable stainless steel water bottle.
94. Make the complete switch to using only reusable grocery bags.
95. Learn to change a tire.
96. Sit down and watch a sunset.
97. Be up early enough to sit and watch the sun rise.
98. Spend an entire weekend morning on our outdoor furniture reading and relaxing.
99. Grow my hair out again and then donate it.
100. Write a bucket list.
101. Make a new list of 101 things to do in 1001 days before first 1001 days are up.
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