Kate's 101 List

I came across this idea for personal goal setting. I thought I would give it a try....Here is the link if you are interested in trying one yourself. http://www.triplux.com/1001/otherlists.asp

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.

Here's my list (so far....)
1. Deliver my first child without an epidural
2. Learn to crochet
3. Learn to play piano
4. Sell house at 88 Denver Street
5. Move into our “family home”
6. Sign heath care proxy
7. Write a will
8. Buy life insurance
9. Replace family portrait in my parents’ living room with an updated one
10. Take annual family vacation
11. Have a second successful pregnancy
12. Get another stamp in my passport (besides Ireland)
13. Write and publish a work related article
14. Make Nonno’s raviolis
15. Learn to change the oil in my car
16. Visit either the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone National Park
17. Scrapbook Norah’s first year
18. Go whitewater rafting
19. Start a compost pile
20. Start a college savings fund for my children
21. Go to the public library once a month
22. Read a book
23. Reduce my carbon footprint
24. Lose “the baby weight”
25. Take Mary and Norah to New York City
26. Visit 5 major league ballparks I have not yet been to
27. Organize the baby stuff in our basement
28. Knit a Fair Isle project
29. Learn "magic loop"
30. Knit Norah a cable sweater
31. Organize a Stitch & Pitch event at the Paw Sox
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