101 in 1001

Pilfered from the Day Zero website:

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 organizing 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 Focused. 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.

My start date will be Monday, August 25, 2008.

My end date will be Monday, May 23, 2010.

That’s 1001 days, or 33 months, or 140 weeks.

************Updated:  Feb 26, 2008*******************

I’m currently reevaluating this list.  Items crossed out & in red are items that I have taken off the list, mostly because I have decided that they aren’t necessary or currently important to me.  Items in blue (whether crossed out or not) were on the original list, but have somehow been modified.  Items in black were from the original list, and if they have been crossed out, they have been completed.

Here we go!

Health and Wellness

lose 15 pounds by Dec 1, 2008 (0/15)

lose 30 pounds by May 1, 2009 (0/30)

join YMCA

complete the 12 week personal fitness program at YMCA (0/12)

take a group class at the YMCA

1. use Wii Fit at least three time per week, at least 30 minutes each session
2. do at least one Wii Fit workout of strength and yoga per week
3. increase water consumption significantly
4. limit family dessert to only twice a week
5. have a mammogram
6. have a complete physical with testing of cholesterol, blood sugar, etc
7. see a doctor about getting my blood pressure under control
8. make a habit of total oral health (brush frequently, mouthwash, floss)
9. establish with a pediatrician in our area (DONE 8/28/08)
10. get Eli in for his well-baby checks (1yr check: DONE 9/2/08) (18 month check needed)
11. get other kids in for well-child checks
12. buy one wearable item for myself every month

Kids

take Eli to storytime twice a month

1. take each child out individually once a month
2. have piano tuned
3. have Abby and Isaac start piano lessons
4. participate in summer swim leagues (0/2)
5. register Isaac in an organized sport
6. help Abby decide on an extracurricular activity (DONE: theatre company at elementary school, high school production of Wizard of Oz)
   
7. log 30 hours of volunteer work at/for the elementary school (DONE: Christmas parties, Christmas program, Valentine’s parties)
8. be more strict about weekly shower schedules
9. make significant nighttime routine a priority (scriptures, prayer, prepared for next day, brush teeth)
10. create an efficient allowance system and use for THREE months straight (0/3)

Household

deep clean one room per month

1. go through boxes of kids’ saved schoolwork
2. organize and store magazines for better use and reference (DONE 8/30/08)
3. establish and USE chore assignments at least 3 times per week for three months straight (0/3)
4. plan weekly menu for shopping trips for three months straight (0/3)
5. create my own Tastebook
6. establish “Monthly Meal Helper” and have them help me twice a week for three straight months (0/3)
7. inventory bed linens and buy more as needed
8. change linens more frequently
9. clean bathrooms more frequently
10. learn to make freezer jam (DONE 9/25/08)
11. learn to make homemade apple sauce
12. create wall display in dining living room (halfway there!)
13. choose photos, print, and fill the 2 collage frames (DONE 8/29/08)

Relationships

send out birthday cards to all family and close friends

1. get all Christmas cards done and sent by Dec 10 (0/3)
2. have more large gatherings in my home
3. donate to PBS
4. volunteer at the library
5. donate gifts at Christmas
6. send someone a care package
7. participate in May Day tradition
8. participate in a breast cancer walk/run/or event
9. volunteer at the hospital
10. have 2 dates per month with my husband

Church/Spiritual

read my weekly lessons for Sunday School and Relief Society

1. have Family Home Evening every week
2. read scriptures with family at least four nights per week
3. read two General Conference talks each month
4. do 100% Visiting Teaching every month
5. reading the Ensign cover to cover each month
6. complete all outstanding temple work that is needed
7. genealogy:  identify three road blocks and overcome them (0/3)
8. watch/listen to ALL sessions of General Conference (0/24)
9. prepare documents for emergency situation
10. create 72hr kits for each of us (0/7)
11. work on food storage
12. attend 24 ward temple nights (0/24)
13. attend First Presidency Christmas Devotionals (1/3)
14. go to a temple I’ve never been to

Education/Learning/Talents/Hobbies

1. resolve diploma dilemma with OSU
2. resolve remaining debt to OSU account
3. begin a system for repaying student loans
4. learn to play left hand on piano
5. learn to knit a pair of socks
6. learn to produce a bona fide quilt block
7. digi-scrap and print Eli’s 1st year (almost there!)
8. digi-scrap pictures through 2008
9. create chapbook of favorite quotes (DONE 9/27/08)
10. submit my writing to a contest (DONE 9/6/08)
11. submit my writing for print publication
12. complete the copy and paste project of first blog (DONE 9/21/08)
13. produce a copy of this blog through 2008
14. participate in another NaNoWriMo
15. create massive online photo storage account (DONE 8/29/08)
16. participate in project 365 (Currently doing this for 2009)
17. re-read Harry Potter books 1-6 (2/6)
18. take a class on music appreciation
19. read 12 classics of my choice that I haven’t read before (0/12)
20. become familiar with 6 musicals I don’t already know (0/6)

Just for Fun

1. visit 4 National Parks (0/3)
2. visit 5 states (0/5)
3. go to an amusement park
4. go to the Galleria
5. walk through the Theater District
6. walk through the Museum District
7. ride on a train
8. go Christmas caroling
9. attend a professional sporting event
10. drive a golf cart
11. see 8 movies in the theater
12. learn once and for all how tennis is scored
13. take kids to see live theater
14. purchase tennis equipment and play with family