purplerabbits

1. Ever been offered an engagement ring?
Only in the sense that I bought it myself :-) I still have it somewhere. I don't have the opal and garnet ring I had for my first handfasting, though, which annoys me...

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I am thinking of doing 101 things in 1001 days, and I need to think of some things. The criteria from this Blog say:

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.

With this in mind, I'd like people to suggest possible goals for me. I am going to screen suggestions because I may not decide to do them all, but will unscreen if you ask me to. I already have 20 or so goals, but I'd be interested what people think, especially about things that have to be done further in the future.

If I get a workable list I will start the count on Friday, as that makes the 1001 days end on my birthday in 2009 (according to http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html) (so, yes, task 101 should be "turn 43")