As written about in my blog post; I plan to complete the Day Zero Project…

The Mission:

Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:

Tasks must be specific (i.e. No ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (i.e. 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 Years 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:

• Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
• Stay Focused. 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 you’re thinking.

If you want to keep track of my progress you can view all blog posts in the category Day Zero or view the list below [an excel copy can be found here]:

1. Write A Blog Post for each achievement
2. Save £100 for every achievement completed
3. Get out of debt
4. Start an emergency fund
5. Couch to 5K
6. 100 Pushup Challenge
7. 200 Sit-up Challenge
8. Walk the Themes, from Source to Port of London
9. Goto the gym regularly
10. Go vegetarian for a month
11. Adapt a minimalistic lifestyle that I feel good about
12. Hold a Lego party
13. Visit five random towns in the UK
14. Scan in old stuff and then dispose if possible
15. Ask 20 friends to suggest one book, and read them all
16. Complete the 100+ Reading Challenge – posts
17. Attend a music festival in another country
18. Go one week without coffee or Tea
19. Go two days without electronic device
20. Complete Project 52 – Posts
21. Print favourite photos, frame & hang up
22. Live on a narrow boat for at least 6 months
23. Set myself up for Digital Media Editing
24. Cook one recipe from each cookbook I own
25. Photograph a landscape from the same location, capturing all 4 seasons
26. Pin hole camera project
27. Read a book in a day
28. Listen to every song in my iTunes library
29. Don’t eat out for a month
30. Move in with my Partner (changed from Ruth, this is due to us splitting up)
31. Enrol on and Study at least one OU Course
32. Acquire a new Semi Professional Digital Camera
33. Acquire a new Laptop
34. Go without Chocolate for a week
35. Go without Chocolate for a month
36. Go one month without coffee or Tea
37. Go without Alcohol for a week
38. Go without Alcohol for a month
39. Cycle from Workington or Whitehaven to Sunderland or Newcastle (Sea to Sea Cycle Route)
40. Get My CBT
41. Get a Motor Cycle
42. Pass My Full Motor Cycle Test
43. Finish my Day Zero List
44. Complete a 365 day Photo Challenge
45. Learn to Scuba Dive
46. Stop biting nails
47. Give clothes I don’t wear anymore away
48. Live in London
49. Dye my hair a non natural colour
50. Jump into a body of water fully clothed
51. Start my own business
52. Go on a canoeing or kayaking trip
53. Go wine tasting
54. Go on a brewery tour
55. Budget my money better
56. Go to 5 different museums
57. Visit a nude beach
58. Have a telescope night
59. Go Skinny Dipping
60. Play with all my Cameras
61. Complete 100 more Geocaches
62. Give £20 to charity for each task I don’t complete
63. Host a wine and cheese evening
64. Develop all of the Photos I have on Film
65. Finish reading the books I own
66. Drink only water for one week
67. Host a board game night
68. Have dinner by candlelight
69. Keep my bedroom spotless for a month
70. Go for a walk every day for a month
71. Learn how to scuba dive
72. Learn to Program
73. Update my Curriculum Vitae
74. Plant a tree
75. Go to at least 10 concerts
76. See the Rocky Horror Picture Show in drag
77. Sell off all unnecessary things on Ebay
78. Get rid of clothes not worn in 2 years
79. Go swimming at least once a week for 3 months
80. 100+ Film & TV Challenge – posts
81. “7lb in 7 days” challenge
82. Build a 3D printer
83. Print a 3D printer for a Friend

Resources and Sites I have looked at for inspiration:

• Zoe Stephenson’s Site
• Beez’s site
• Natale Kirk’s Site
• Katie Buss’ Site
• Melissa Placzek’s Site
• Strangled Ducks’s The Big, Fun, Scary Year Of Doing Nothing: A Gap Year of Awesome Page

As a side note; a month is 28 days (4 weeks) this is to avoid the different lengths of each month.