2018 has been The Year of Brave for me – 365 days of setting goals that scare me, challenge me, and stretch me into intentional maturity and growth. I must say that in all the years I have chosen a word of the year, this has been the most productive.
Having said that, I’m looking to be more intentional as well as brave about goal setting in my life. There are so many ideas and dreams that float around in my head and, lister that I am, I love writing these things down.
That’s why I was thrilled when I saw a post my friend Karla shared on her blog about her list of 101 goals in 1001 days. I have a bucket list that I’m forever tinkering with but that’s a list to keep for life. I love the idea of 101 in 1001 because it has a goal count and a deadline. I’m also loving the fact that she’s inviting others to join her in the fun and accountability. This was a no-brainer for me – I’m joining and sharing my experiences here on the blog.
Plans can be a funny thing – we make them even though we know that they may not ever happen. But that’s okay. I look at planning as forward motion. God can’t guide and direct us if we’re not moving and doing what we should do with what we know. And when we need redirection, He’ll let us know. In all of the day-to-day living, we must leave margin for God to come in and add or subtract, trusting that He knows what’s best for our lives. And He always does. So set your goals, make your plans and dream your dreams and then set them before the feet of Jesus and see what wonderful things He’ll do with your life!
So here’s how this will work. I will have my list of 101 goals below – it’s still a work in progress as you can see :). Every time I complete a task, I’ll link the post/photo/video about my experience meeting the goal! I’ve backdated my start date to last week when I reached my biggest goal of the summer sooner than I anticipated (#61!!). And because I’m nerdy, I’m doing a little color coding for different areas in my life.
My 101 in 1001
Start date: July 18, 2018 (Wednesday)
End Date: April 15, 2021 (Thursday)
Last updated: January 31, 2019 (Thursday)
Color Code:
- PERSONAL
- MARRIAGE & TRAVEL
- HOME & HEALTH
- FAMILY & FRIENDS
- BUSINESS
- Read the New Testament
- Read the Old Testament
- Learn to sew simple, staple clothing pieces
- Learn to play the guitar
- Learn to drive stick shift
- Complete and publish on of the book projects I’ve been working on
- Donate my hair
- Create a Classics Club Round 2 List and start a new 5 year term – 8/22/2018
- Learn to knit
- Learn to crochet
- Memorize Psalm 119
- Memorize 10 pieces of poetry
- Catalog my library
- Read 50 books in a year
- Learn calligraphy
- Learn to play 100 hymns & worship songs on the piano
- Participate and complete NaNoWriMo
- Write a devotional or Bible study
- Curate a list of 100 books I would recommend
- Attend Camp Reset 2018 – completed in September
- Post an IG story everyday for a month
- Land a new day job – started a new part time job on 9/14/2018
- Learn 10 solos to sing and accompany myself on the piano
- Work on a Classy Lady project – ways to intentionally cultivate classiness in my life
- Revamp my fall/winter wardrobe
- Revamp my spring/summer wardrobe
- Clean out my email inboxes and delete old email accounts
- Keep a journal for an entire year
- Keep a scrapbook for an entire year
- Do a juice cleanse – April 24 – 26 2019
- Lose 10 pounds
- Clean out email accounts
- Attend a 2nd marriage retreat
- Ride in a hot air balloon
- Travel to Europe
- Take an New England vacation
- Go on a 2nd week-long backpacking trip
- Go on a cruise
- Travel for a month
- Go on a picnic date
- Curate a list of 20 marriage books I can recommend to others
- Build a fort at home
- Do a photoshoot together
- Pay off credit card debt – completed 1/31/2019
- Pay off Student debt
- Begin a collection of favorite recipes in a book
- Build a home
- Establish a home financial tracking system
- Complete a month of successful meal planning & prep
- Buy a piano
- Create a man cave/shop for Steven
- Create an office/studio for me
- Go to the gym at least 3x a week for a month
- Host a formal dinner party
- Throw a surprise party for a friend/family member
- Go on a vacation with friends
- Go on a family vacation
- Host a themed party
- Send out Christmas cards
- Write to a pen pal
- Send birthday cards to family and friends
- Host Thanksgiving and/or Christmas at our home
- Reach 1,000 subscribers on YouTube channel in 2018 – completed 7/18/2018
- Reach 10,000 subscribers on YouTube channel
- Start a weekly show on YouTube channel in 2019
- Rebrand my website
- Shoot new brand photos for the site
- Create & launch a new video series on YouTube channel – began The Bible Study Project on May 31, 2019 and CLUB 119 on July 1, 2019
- Add a resource library to my site
- Design & launch a new version of the Reader’s Notebook – completed 10/11/2018
- Create an opt-in for my email list
- Begin graphic design classes
- Start a podcast in 2020
- Reach 1,000 followers on Instagram – June 2019
- Reach 5,000 followers on Instagram
- Reach 10,000 followers on Instagram
- Create and sell a product on my site – The Reading Life Planner completed 10/11/2018
- Create a online course
- Do a fall/winter photoshoot
- Host (and complete) a reading challenge
- Open a digital stationary shop on my site
- Land a paid brand deal
- Write and publish an ebook
Wanna join the challenge? It’s simple – start compiling your list of 101 in 1001. If you’ve got a blog, write a post. And if you’re on Instagram, hop on over and use the hashtag #101in1001fam on your posts so others can see your progress and cheer you on! And make sure you check out Karla’s original post on her blog to see her list and all the challenge deets & info! You also need to follow her beautiful IG page here.
We all need goals to keep us pressing onward and upward and we all need someone to walk alongside us. So if you’re looking for some fun and accountability, don’t think twice – get started!
