Blogger virgin here! I have always wanted to do this but just haven't gotten the motivation. I began a project Called 101 Things in 1001 Days. Basically a list of goals I set for myself. I began March 31, 2009 and have completed several of the items on my list.
Here is a little info on the 101 Things in 1001 -
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.
Goal setting tips
Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
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.
Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
And without further ado, my list. 101 Things in 1001 Days project began on March 31, 2009, and will have until December 28, 2011, to finish.
My goals:
001.
Pay off at least half of credit card debt Ongoing
002. Get life insurance
003.
Start a blog whoo hoooo!
004. Trade in truck on MY vehicle
005.
Organize more playdates
006.
Catch up scrapbooks Ongoing
007. Transfer home videos to DVDs
008. Sew aprons for myself and the girls
009. Take Maddie & Alana to Wy Mountain
010. Be more environmentally friendly
011.
Enroll Maddie in preschool
012.
Visit my Oma as much as possible
013.
Go to all my nieces and nephews graduations…every single one of them. Ongoing
014. Build up a savings account
015.
Sort through all unneeded baby stuff
016. Lay in the hammock more
017. Take Tucker for his evening walk more often
018.
Host an Easter Egg hunt
019.
Start reading something beyond parenting books again
020.
Get rid of old VHS tapes
021. Wean myself off of caffeine
022. Eat more salads
023. Enter the girls in a pageant
024. Build a ramp for Dakota
025. Reorganize office
026. Take Bobby to see the ocean
027. Watch all episodes of Desperate Housewives
028.
Fill out info for Egg Donor Program
029. Do breakfast in bed for Bobby for Father’s Day
030.
Reorganize movie collection
031.
Start a new tradition
032.
Be diaper, paci, and bottle free! Trying to ditch the diapers...almost home freeeeee!
033.
Be more spiritual still a work in progress of course but feeling good about where I am!
034. Enroll Maddie in gymnastics
035.
Start a scrapbook club
036.
Start a date night
037.
Be more patient
038. Play more piano
039.
Be more forgiving
040. Find the perfect haircut
041. Get better at Wii
042. Make sure Bobby visit his grandparents more
043.
Avoid those that “bait” me
044.
Change outlet covers
045.
Hang towel rack
046. Start playing softball again
047. Start a Christmas fund
048. Try new restaurants
049.
Get a tan spray on baby!!!
050. Cook more
051.
Stop using shopping as therapy
052.
Get real therapy
053. Use the camcorder more
054. Label home dvds as soon we record them
055. Get concealed handgun permit
056.
Visit grandparents’ grave
057. Take more trips to farm in Damascus
058. Try new recipes
059.
Be more motivated.
060. Make new friends
061. Commit 10 random acts of kindness (5/10 completed)
062.
Send money to Great Aunt
063. Make Bobby go to the dentist
064. Drink more water
065. Make a Will
066. Go camping more
067.
Go on more picnics
068. Save up enough to cover three months of expenses
069.
Take Alana to her first movie
070.
Go to the zoo
071. Put together emergency supply kit
072. Do more service projects in lieu of gifts for my parents
073. Stay in the haunted hotel
074. Take family to Silver Moon Cinema
075. Reorganize craft space
076.
New rug for play area
077.
Make backyard more “kid friendl”
078. Try to find a basic cooking class
079. Donate blood again
080. Redo budget to include new met goals
081. Complete Drawer Organization Project
082. Complete Counter Organization Project
083.
Speak more kindly Ongoing
084.
Keep truck cleaner
085.
Take better care of nails
086.
Floss regularly Ongoing
087. Play more board games
088. Go to the dentist
089. Get laptop fixed
090. Backup all pictures
091. Help someone in need
092.
Do face care regime on a regular basis
093.
Keep bathrooms clean
094. Make or have made new wreath for door
095.
Get better storage containers for Christmas decorations
096.
Have movie night more often
097. Pray more often
098.
Update wardrobe
099. Have Tucker & Dakota’s teeth cleaned
100. New (more “matchy”) frames
101.
Make family a priority over work
