101 in 1001… I Can Haz Goals!

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.

Some common goal setting tips:

1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

Sunday, November 2, 2008- Sunday, July 31, 2011

1. Get back down to a size 7

2. Send at least one set of poems into a publisher 3 months in a row (0/3)

3. Get a scalp massage, reflexology session, & massage.

4. Pay off credit card debt

5. Spend a day downtown taking pictures

6.

7. Put together wedding scrapbook

8. Get the angel tattoo on my back done

9.Get in the habit of taking my vitamins daily (I’ll mark this off when I feel like I have gotten into a sufficient habit)

10.

11.Exercise at least 2x a week for 2 weeks

Then 3x a week for 3 weeks

Then 4x a week for 4 weeks and then decide what amount is best for me and stick with it

12. Discover a place where I fit in spiritually

13. Volunteer somewhere

14. Learn to sit and stand with proper posture

15. Not cut my hair except for trims for at least a year (last time it was cut Oct 2008)

16. Make semester honors at least 2x semester going full time

17. For one day make all my decisions by consulting a magic 8ball

18. Spend an evening catching fireflies

19. Keep a gratitude journal, make efforts to update it daily but it is not the end of the world if I don’t get to it everyday, just as I remember until it becomes a habit

20. Complete 365 photo project

21.

22.

23.

24. Use reusable grocery bags

25.

26. Make homemade gifts for everyone at Christmas 1x

27. Paint a picture

28. Chart 3 consecutive cycles no matter how long they are

29.

30. Get a new couch or a slip cover for the couch

31. Rent a house

32. Begin building my photography portfolio by doing free or low cost work initially

33. Do a photoshoot with H’s kids in the park

34. Sell some crafty things that I make

35. Do monthly self breast exams (1/33)

36. Get into the routine of recycling

37. Study a map and at least be able to learn and have a general idea where all the different countries of the world are.

38. Spend a month reading world news daily 4x (0/4)

39.

40.

41. Create an altar space

42. Meditate every day for at least 2 months

43. Make handmade cards for Christmas 1x

44. Go on a picnic at the Salamonie

45. Do something nice and unexpected for somebody 20x (0/20)

46. Try out a yoga class

47. Go one month without eating out

48. Drink 8 glasses of water everyday for a month 3x (0/3)

49. Incorporate a separate vegetable dish into every dinner for a month 3x (0/3)

50. Fully organize all digital pictures

51. Get my bedroom completely how I want it

52. Go to Chicago and spend a day or two at the museums

53. Go to Cedar Point

54. Spend a day or two at the Dunes

55.

56. Do all drawing lessons by the end of 1001 days… will have to count to see how many there are

57.

58. Attend at least 30 events on campus (0/30)

59. Watch a movie at the drive in while eating super buttery popcorn

60. Write a journal entry/ blog entry every day for a month 3x (0/3)

61. Learn to read Tarot cards w/o having to refer to anything

62. Have my hair professionally colored

63. Pass communications course

64. Invite some family to dinner just b/c at least 6x and make a wonderful meal (1/6)

65. Send flowers to somebody just because 6x (0/6)

66. Read an entry a day from Simple Abundance and journal about it 1 yr

67. Fully break the dog of his potty pads

68.

69. Fully organize all my craft stuff

70. Continue to actively work on battling anxiety issues each day by keeping logs and doing exercises and fully work on regaining my life from anxiety each day

72.

73. Explore family history in depth

74. Bake a pie completely from scratch

75.

78. Buy & learn a DSLR camera

79. Get rid of all ratty old undies & bras and have only ones I love

80. Buy several sets of cute sleepwear

81. Wear lipstick/gloss every day for a month…and reapply! 6x (0/6)

82. Wear red lipstick out in public 30 days, not necessarily in a row (0/30)

83. Not be late to anywhere I am supposed to be for a month straight

84. Not miss a class for 2 months straight

85.

86. Do not drink soda for a month straight 3x (0/3)

87. Accessorize my outfit everyday for 2 months straight

88. Try riding my bike to class one day

89. Wear a skirt or dress in public 10x (0/10)

90. Take RAD course (rape defense)

91. Learn about self starting a businesss

92.

93. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning for a month. 3x (0/3)

94. Organize computer desk and filing cabinet

95. Learn to drive w/o getting flustered and all the stuff that goes along with that slight phobia

96. Pass portfolio review in photography progam

97. Buy flowers for myself at least 6x (2/6)

98. Make or purchase shadow boxes and material for shadow boxes of pets paw prints & photos

99. Purchase a decent lighting kit for photography purposes

100. Do one awesome henna design

101. Try a raw diet for a week

**Super Awesome Bonus Goal: Maintain a smoke free lifestyle!