Jan 04

101 things in 1001 days

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Loupie has been doing her 101 things in 1001 days for a while now. I can’t quite remember how far through she is.

After subscribing to the Project52 idea; I wondered what else I could do. and the DayZero Project Sounds interesting;

The Challenge:
Complete 101 pre-set 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 your part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple challenges such as New Year’s resolutions or a ‘Bucket List’. 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, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

So while I am thinking about my list of 101 things I will list the ones I come up with below, with a view to start the challenge on the 1st March 2010 which puts my end date 1029 days.

  1. Take a picture to celebrate each goals completion (and perhaps a blog post :P )
  2. Get a Job
  3. Move away from Swindon
  4. Re-Start university
  5. Give up alcohol for a month
  6. Give up Tea and Coffee for a month
  7. Organize my photos
  8. Finish reading the books I own
  9. Learn how to edit videos
  10. Climb at least 10 Munros
  11. Complete the P52 Challenge
  12. Develop all of the Photos I have on Film
  13. Attend a LAN party
  14. Sell off all unnecessary things on Ebay
  15. get rid of clothes not worn in 2 years
  16. Host a wine and cheese evening
  17. Buy a new CD each month for a year
  18. Give £2 to charity for each task I don’t complete
  19. Go swimming at least once a week for 3 months
  20. Complete the “The Most Ancient and Venerable Order of the Skylark and Hawthorne” challenge [ref]
  21. Drink only water for 1 month
  22. Watch 25 of 100 “Best Movies” [This list]
  23. Host a board game night
  24. Have dinner by candlelight
  25. Put £25 for every goal completed into a Savings account
  26. Not log into facebook for a whole week
  27. Keep my bedroom spotless for a month
  28. Go for a walk every day for a month
  29. Spend a whole weekend (Sat-Sun) without TV/Computer/Etc.
  30. Get a new camera
  31. Get a new Phone
  32. Learn how to scuba dive
  33. Skinny dip
  34. Update my Curriculum Vitae
  35. plant a tree
  36. Go to at least 10 concerts
  37. Stop biting my nails
  38. See the Rocky Horror Picture Show in drag
  39. Complete the C25K
  40. Complete the One Hundred Press-up Challenge
  41. Complete the Two Hundred Sit up challenge
  42. Complete the 7lb in 7 Day supper juice diet

I will have to have a think about this and work some more on it.

Things that have been removed from my list:

  • Give up chocolate for a month [1]
  • Give up fizzy drinks for a month [1]
  • Inspire someone else to make a Day Zero list [2]
  • Complete the “5,000 Question Survey” [this] [3]
  1. Loupie Correctly pointed out that these would not be a challenge for me, as I so rarely do the activity I would be giving up
  2. After reading this blog bma and Natalie started their own lists but before I had started my DayZero project.
  3. This Task has no real aim, and or point; and as such has been removed.
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