It's that time again! A new Day Zero list has been created.

Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1,001 days.

The Criteria:

Tasks but 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 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 time period than a year because it allows you several seasons to complete tasks, which is better for organizing 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 focused. 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.

Start Date: September 30, 2019
End Date: June 27, 2022

Number of Items Completed: 1/101

Travel:
Visit Yosemite
See the Northern Lights
Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Outdoors/sports:
Go camping at least twice a summer (0/6)
Hike the PCT (partial or full)
Hike Half Dome
Spend a day at the beach
Learning:
Learn basic ASL
Learn a new language
Take a flight lesson
Take a glass blowing class
Take a Wilton cake decorating class

Lists:
Read 50 new books (0/50)
Create another Day Zero list
Whittle down Pinterest boards
Start a Places I Want to Eat list

Finance:
No spend Novembers (0/3)
Pay off all of my bills (and then put a dent on my student debt)
52 week money challenge
Save up one month's salary
Save up three month's salary
Save up six month's salary

Holidays:
Host an ugly sweater Christmas party
See the Rockettes in NYC during the holidays
Host a cookie swap
Harry Potter Christmas Tree!

Household:

Get rid of 100 items each year (0/300)
Crafty stuff:
Finish the Gap seed stitch cowl pattern
Tech:

Blog at least twice a week
Grow my blog audience by 50%
Complete a 365 photo project
Learn how to use my DSLR better
Take a Photoshop 101 course

Foodie:

Bake bread from scratch
Try 100 new recipes (and blog them)
Do a progressive dinner (app, entree & dessert all at different places)
Weekly meal plan
Host a dinner party
No fast food for one month
Whole 30 for one month
Keto for one month
Do a 3 day juice reboot

Fun stuff:

Get a 90 minute massage

Go to a concert
Watch two movies back to back on a rainy day
Save $10 for each goal completed (0/1010)
Finish a paint by number project
Buy myself flowers
Get a right sleeve tattoo

Healthy Living:
Take vitamins every day
Log 5 miles every day
Lose 50 pounds (0/50)
30 Day Yoga Challenge (0/30)
30 Day Squat Challenge (0/30)
5k a day for 30 days
Participate in a Color Run

Business:
Create 50 Project Life card sets (0/50)
Grow IG followers to 750 (0/750)
Grow IG followers to 1000 (0/1000)

Give back:
Make 10 scarves for the homeless (0/10)
Donate blood x 3 (0/3)
Send a soldier care package
Leave 100 post-it notes of encouragement
Volunteer somewhere