All updates will be included on the 101 in 1001 page.
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.
I am using my list to challenge me to release some bad habits, to gain some good rituals. I hope to challenge myself physically, mentally, creatively and spiritually. Start date was February 18, 2008 and the finish date will be November 15, 201o — my 25th wedding anniversary.
- Create list, post and evaluate every 3 months
- 40 consecutive days in bed by 10:00
- 40 consecutive days up at 5:30
- 40 consecutive days of green smoothies (6/34)
- 40 days drink four 20z water bottles
- 40 days with no soda
- 40 days with no caffeine
- 40 days with no grains
- 40 days with no meat
- 40 days of raw food
- Fast one day weekly, six weeks
- Get a physical
- 40 consecutive days walking
- 40 consecutive days yoga
- 40 consecutive days strength training
- 40 consecutive days of kegels
- 40 consecutive days no eating out
- 40 consecutive days of Body brushing
- Release 40 pounds
- 40 consecutive days of Skin Care for
- 40 consectuve days of hooping
- 40 hikes
- Climb devils tower
- Start Dreadlocks
- Organize pictures
- 40 consecutive days practicing a morning routine
- 40 consecutive days practicing a evening routine
- 40 consecutive days of eating nowhere but at the table … alone or with family
- Write a will
- 40 dates with myself
- Buy everyday minerals
- Get another piercing
- Get a tattoo
- 3 camping trips with Chris
- Research best options for environmentally safe feminine protection and make changes
- Year of no shaving
- 40 consecutive days without biting nails
- Take a belly dancing class
- 40 consecutive days of
- Recommitment ceremony
- Read 40 Newberry books
- Read 40 books already on my shelf
- Watch 40 award winning movies/documentaries from Sundance Film Festival
- Memorize four poems
- Take a sign language class
- 40 consecutive days drawing daily
- 40 consecutive days of playing guitar
- 40 consecutive days of playing dulcimer
- 40 writing exercises
- Six consecutive weeks Self Portrait Tuesday
- Finish cross stitching bear blocks
- Start culture group – art, writing, book and film discussion
- 40 consecutive days art journaling
- 40 consecutive days daily collage
- Learn to knit
- Crochet five projects
- Create a Etsy shop
- Take three art classes or workshops
- Write six batches of 100 words
- 40 ATC swaps
- Acquire a piano
- 40 Consecutive days of playing the piano
- Participate in Nanowrimo
- 40 consecutive days of blogging
- Read and apply The Artist’s Way
- Attend an art conference such as Art and Soul
- Participate in Project365
- Take a digital photography class
- Participate in three art events such as The Sketchbook Project
- Remake my wardrobe with recycles, altered and homemade clothing
- Alter a pair of shoes
- Alter a purse
- Paint living room
- Paint dining room
- Deal with the floor in 3 main rooms
- Acquire new living room furniture
- Acquire dining room chairs
- Pull up carpet in rest of house
- Purge bookshelves and commit to do so every six months
- 40 consecutive days of journal writing
- 40 consecutive days of examen
- 40 consecutive days of Divine Hours
- 40 consecutive days no computer
- 40 consecutive days no tv
- 40 individual days of silence
- Silent retreat
- Read all books of the Bible in The Message
- Purchase and listen to The Bible Experience
- Incorporate church calendar and Biblical holidays into our home routine
- Write 40 letters
- Release 40 books for Bookcrossing
- Send 40 postcards for Postcrossing
- 40 volunteer projects
- Donate blood
- Plant a small flower garden
- Plant tomatoes
- Switch to reusable canvas bags for shopping
- Start a compost pile
- Register a dollar on wheresgeorge.com
- Color an entire coloring book
- Write next list
~~Grace and Peace~~
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jewlsntexas said,
March 2, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Wow – keep us posted on how that goes.
Right now a list like that is totally overwhelming.
I feel like although I’m spinning my wheels – the list of what I have to do right now just feels like breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out.
Still thinking about your hair – you’re my hero.
flipflopmamma said,
March 6, 2008 at 10:05 am
Holy Moly! That seems like a lot, but I’m sure you can accomplish anything you set out to do. How are the dreads doing?
Jennifer said,
March 6, 2008 at 3:58 pm
I didn’t know Devil’s Tower can be climbed! I just did a similar thing with a paper chain where I wrote on each link one goal for this year. It’s shorter, but hey, I only have 365 days!
Donna Richards said,
March 11, 2008 at 1:45 am
Thank you for sharing your list. It is quite a challenge for you but the items indicate that you are a tremendous person who is seeking to get down to what is fundamental in life. We should all be so courageous.
Oh, and kudos for having the courage to follow your heart and disregard society’s standard for beauty. I think you are beautiful as you are.
Your neice, stacey said,
March 19, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Find a belly dancing class and I’ll take it with you!!!!! The dreads suit you.
Cynthia said,
March 20, 2008 at 7:15 am
Hey Stacey!
I know that Garner’s has belly dancing classes each week. It’s on my list and I am doing very well so far in accomplishing some things.
I SO love my dreads. It will be a long process, taking months to lock up but this is me. Totally.
Love you!!!!