Lists of Bests: ____sixtilsunday's "101 Things To Do in 1,001 Days" http://www.listsofbests.com/list/61741 The Timeframe: Saturday, January 3rd - Saturday, October 1, 2011 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. http://triplux.com/dayzero/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:57:15 GMT en-us 0 50 67 50 0 Stick to a budget for at least a year http://www.43things.com/things/view/2355967 <div id="position">1</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> have at least five items sold in my etsy shop by dec. 2009 http://www.43things.com/things/view/2278561 <div id="position">2</div> have something i've created in neet magazine http://www.43things.com/things/view/2104328 <div id="position">3</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> expand my social circle with beautiful, intelligent, creative people http://www.43things.com/things/view/2513987 <div id="position">5</div> grow my hair to BSL http://www.43things.com/things/view/446066 <div id="position">6</div> edit my wardrobe down to things i love and can't live without http://www.43things.com/things/view/2513990 <div id="position">7</div> develop a sense of personal style http://www.43things.com/things/view/441202 <div id="position">8</div><div id="num-active-people">3</div> Save $1,000 in a month http://www.43things.com/things/view/2364512 <div id="position">9</div> stop procrastinating http://www.43things.com/things/view/462913 <div id="position">10</div><div id="num-active-people">3</div> take a cooking and/or baking class http://www.43things.com/things/view/2513993 <div id="position">11</div> Make an elaborately decorated birthday cake for someone else http://www.43things.com/things/view/2364544 <div id="position">12</div> celebrate random holidays http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515742 <div id="position">13</div> have pro. headshots taken of myself http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515743 <div id="position">14</div> raise my gpa by at least one point before i graduate http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515745 <div id="position">15</div> read fifty books in one year http://www.43things.com/things/view/1616966 <div id="position">16</div><div id="num-active-people">2</div> write a letter to my future self (five years into the future) and mail it. http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515746 <div id="position">17</div> go swimming in the ocean http://www.43things.com/things/view/164486 <div id="position">18</div><div id="num-active-people">14</div> order my own personalized starbucks card http://www.43things.com/things/view/2365091 <div id="position">19</div> buy fresh flowers more often http://www.43things.com/things/view/63960 <div id="position">20</div><div id="num-active-people">6</div> have a barefoot picnic in the park http://www.43things.com/things/view/2367871 <div id="position">21</div> master a super complicated yoga position http://www.43things.com/things/view/2367911 <div id="position">22</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> attend at least six local events and festivals http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515748 <div id="position">23</div> stop making snap judgements about people, places ,books, tvs, etc... http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515750 <div id="position">24</div> Upgrade to flickr pro account. http://www.43things.com/things/view/213656 <div id="position">25</div><div id="num-active-people">2</div> Renew my Flickr Pro Account http://www.43things.com/things/view/1918427 <div id="position">26</div> host an outdoor movie night http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515752 <div id="position">27</div> see at least six plays or shows http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515753 <div id="position">28</div> discover a new band/artist once a month http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515755 <div id="position">29</div> stop missing friends birthdays and mail them gifts/cards so that they arrive on time http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515757 <div id="position">30</div> post a 'day in the life' entry on my lj http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515759 <div id="position">31</div> make gifts for others instead of buying them http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515761 <div id="position">32</div> participate in a mail swap http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515762 <div id="position">33</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> make it on the front page of etsy http://www.43things.com/things/view/2417274 <div id="position">34</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> design my own 'thank you' cards and actually use them http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515766 <div id="position">35</div> have a showcase for my bags/clothes/whatever http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515767 <div id="position">36</div> take adult swimming lessons http://www.43things.com/things/view/1367191 <div id="position">37</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> throw an elaborate dinner party for someone else http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515769 <div id="position">38</div> go on a date w/ someone who i haven't gone out with before http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515770 <div id="position">39</div> take a dance class http://www.43things.com/things/view/4917 <div id="position">40</div><div id="num-active-people">808</div> treat my mom to lunch somewhere she hasn't been and pay for everything http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515772 <div id="position">41</div> wear a bikini without a wrap or covering http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515773 <div id="position">42</div> photograph my favorite outfits for personal use http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515774 <div id="position">43</div> refocus jealous energy into something positive by being inspired by the person instead of jealous http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515775 <div id="position">44</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> throw out everything in my life that i don't want, don't need, doesn't inspire me or isn't serving any purpose for me http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515776 <div id="position">45</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> buy a mac with my student discount http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515779 <div id="position">46</div> find a penpal that i can write to at least once a month http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515780 <div id="position">47</div> send out my Christmas cards on time http://www.43things.com/things/view/1111688 <div id="position">48</div><div id="num-active-people">1</div> throw a major birthday party for myself http://www.43things.com/things/view/2515782 <div id="position">49</div> cook more meals at home http://www.43things.com/things/view/114889 <div id="position">50</div><div id="num-active-people">29</div> Regularly put money into my savings account http://www.43things.com/things/view/510641 <div id="position">51</div><div id="num-active-people">16</div>