The Mission
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria
Tasks must be specific with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks myst also be realistic and stretching (i.e., 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 organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
My Dates
Start: 8/10/2010
End: 5/3/2013
- Teach my daughter to talk.
- Pass on the kindness we’ve received.
- Get out once a month with a friend or family member.
- Read a classic book each month for a year.
- Help a family in need – give $500 or donate shopping trip.
- Plan a family event or outing once a month every month for a year.
7Have family over for dinner once a month or so.
8Study 12 world religions – one per month for a year.
9See a therapist and rid myself of some of my baggage.
10Teach my son to read.
11LearnMS Project 2007 and Visio.
12Break 5 bad habits.
13Lose 10 pounds.
14Develop good sleep habits for the children and break two bad sleep habits for them.
15Teach my children to save.
16Find ways to help others in the community – or in case of disasters – as others have helped us.
17Learn to cook 43 healthy recipes for my family.
18Try 12 new restaurants in a year.
19Read “Gift of a Year” and give myself the gift of a year.
20Be assertive – in a good way.
21Develop and maintain a web site.
22Become comfortable with my family relationships.
23Participate in a soup kitchen.
24Make new friends.
25Have a girl’s night out once a month.
26 a system of family recipes and keep it up to date.
27Take holiday goodies to a nursing home/assisted living.
28Develop three new stress management techniques.
29Make and donate 15 blankets to Project Linus.
30Help a battered woman’s shelter.
31Start working with my children in the kitchen.
32Learn to express my opinions and concerns.
33Communicate better with my family.
34Write and post one article a week on my blog.
35Update FB/blogs weekly.
36Turn off the computer for a week.
37Replace bakeware.
38Learn a second language well enough to use it.
39Learn to cook 36 new vegetable recipes.
40Cook 1x – 2x a month – and invite friends.
41Call family more often
42Keep a spiritual journal for six months.
43Try to arrange for nights out with friends – with or without children.
44Pray at least 2x a day for 90 days.
45Make time for quiet time each day for three months.
46Exercise 5 times a week for 8 weeks.
47Cut out caffeine for two weeks.
48Join a church.
49Clean out the kids’ toys.
50Try cooking two new cuisines at home.
51Study world geography.
52Join Habitat for Humanity.
53Try three new forms of exercise.
54Go for a hike in a nearby park.
55Be proactive.
56Participate in locak cultural events.
57Lose 15 pounds.
58Find 5 ways to improve at work.
59Take over the bills.
60Join a Mom’s Club.
61Practice 5 spiritual disciplines.
62Call my friends once a month for a year.
63Visit places of worship for five different religions.
64See my cousins once a month for six months.
65Learn SQL.
66Get one article published.
67Buy a “new” car.
68Take self-defense with my children.
69Learn to make 5 Indian recipes.
70Develop family traditions.
71Develop my own style – around the house and in terms of clothing.
72Donate $400 to Toys for Tots.
73Give to the Joy Fund.
74Start two college funds.
75Join a book club.
76Go on a spiritual retreat.
77Work on Franklin’s 13 Virtues.
78Take a financial management or investment course.
79Take a weekend for myself and go to a B&B.
80Learn ball room dancing.
81Take saxophone lessons.
82Donate $2 for each unfinished goal to a worthy cause.
83Read a spiritual book every month for a year.
84Turn off the computer one night a week, every week.
85Turn off the TV one night a week, every week.
86Go to bed early once a week, every week for three weeks.
87Buy a new computer.
88Clean out my clothes.
89Develop a growth plan as a reporting analyst at work.
90Eat 2 fruits a day for one month.
91Eat three vegetables a day for 30 days.
92Find 12 ways to be more frugal – and implement them.
93Journal 3 times a week for three months.
94Meditate two times a day for 30 days.
95Participate in local cultural events.
96Recreate my address book.
97Set 10 work goals for 2010.
98Try five new dishes at ethnic restaurants.
99Visit 10 Museums I have never been before
100Start a new family tradition
101Go on a wine tour
