By I first learned of the “101 Things in 1001 Days” challenge from a friend last month and was immediately intrigued. Obviously anyone who knows me — even just a little — should not be surprised that I would be on board for this.
What I did not anticipate, however, was how difficult it would be to come up with a list of 101 things I plan to complete in the next 2.75 years. But, not for reasons you might think. When I got stuck at around number 40, I began researching others’ lists in the hopes of gaining inspiration for my own. What I found was a wealth of gratitude for all of the amazing things I’ve already completed in my life, many of which were included on those lists.
As I continued to read, I decided to create my “done list,” which grew and grew as I read on. I eventually completed my initial list but the lessons was not lost on me. I spent a lot of time this weekend appreciating all of the opportunities I’ve had in my life and feeling extremely thankful for it all. I’m looking forward to completing my 101 items, but I also needed the reminder to pause and be grateful before moving on to the next to-do.
So, without further ado, my 101 things. Follow me on dayzero.com for progress or to check out my other lists and lists from others. Or, you can join me and create your own list on the site.
Mar 22, 2015 – Dec 17, 2017
come up with 101 things to do in 1001 days- visit Paris
- create my to-live list
- get back to a healthy weight + goal weight
- post at least weekly on blog for one year
- officially launch STC
- apply for Leadership Denver program
- apply + complete DU leadership program
- be nominated + apply for Denver’s 40 under 40
- fix knee pain + issues
- pay off LC
- serve as president of The Denver VOICE for one year
- go whale watching
- visit all 50 US states
- get rid of PMI for mortgage
- write + publish a book/ebook
- take public speaking classes
- complete Rosetta Stone French lessons
- begin + sustain regular yoga practice
- go one month without shopping (except groceries)
- write a list of 101 things I’ve already achieved in this lifetime
- write a letter to myself to be opened when the 1001 days is over
- write a living will
- write + send 52 handwritten notes in one year
- give five “just because” presents
- build / pay for backyard patio
- attend three INSP conferences
- take a cooking class
- start practicing piano again
- unplug for 24 hours
- fall in love again
- plant an herb garden
- try a new fitness class
- have a spa day
- journal daily for 30 days
- go to dinner solo w/out phone
- take an outdoor yoga class
- teach someone something new
- go camping for a weekend
- host a brunch party
- read for 30 minutes every day/night for one month
- join a meditation group
- watch five class movies I’ve never seen
- take a career risk
- leave a 100% tip
- complete major declutter effort + get rid of extra stuff
- go snow shoeing
- fill + complete one journal
- save a three-month emergency fund
- attend therapy for one year
- learn to paddleboard
- dry month (no alcohol)
- learn to sew
- host a fundraising event for the VOICE
- do not check work phone/email during a vacation
- complete one thing from my someday/bucket list
- create my manifesto
- create a gratitude list
- go sans snooze button for one week
- say yes to something I wouldn’t do typically
- take a VOICE vendor to lunch/coffee
- triple my blog followers
- publish 101 things to blog + update as I complete
- take a spontaneous trip (no planning)
- visit 5 new museums
- create a list of blog post ideas
- do 10 full pushups
- finish 2013 migration project (work)
- complete ’50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind’
- don’t complain for one week
- take a picture to represent each letter of the alphabet
- cut out coffee/caffeine for one week
- try a Red Rocks fitness class
- successfully complete one dietbet challenge (4% in 4 weeks)
- take an urban walking tour of Denver
- keep a food journal for one year
- meditate daily for 30 days
- paint bedroom nook
- brew my own beer
- form a healthy relationship with food + mindful eating
- design + create my own planner
- take an art class
- eat at one of the top 50 restaurants in the world
- visit 5 national parks
- write + publish article for the VOICE
- travel somewhere south of the equator
- visit three new countries
- visit Arches National Park
- wake up before 6 a.m. each day for a week
- log 10,000+ steps for 30 days
- research + record family history
- get involved with Yoga for the People
- finish The Artist’s Way
- take + finish a series of apothecary classes
- listen to all songs in iTunes library (6,835)
- no television for one month
- read 25 books from the BBC Top 100 Book List
- write a new 101 in 1001 list after finishing this one
- make a snow angel and a snow man
- take a monthly artist’s date
- celebrate completing 101 things in 1001 days
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