Making Your Own List

Clearly, 101 in 1001 is a contagious project. It started with Jen, then Lauren, then myself, then Alaina.

If you're wondering where you should start, I can send you in the right direction.

1. Start your list today. Grab a pen and piece of paper and jot down as many things you can think of down onto the paper (I got to 45 before my mind went blank). These are the things that have been floating around in your mind for a while, and I think that they are the things you want most. Hold back from looking at others' lists until later.

2. Check out other lists. At your discretion (mine was at #76), check out some of your friend's lists. If you are the first in your group to start it, Google it. Check out these links too:

• Day Zero Project
• 101 Goals in 1,001 Days
• 101 Goals in 1,000 Days - Delicious

3. Refine the list. 101 Goals in 1,001 Days has some great ideas about that. With her tips, I was able to turn my lame goals into good ones.

• Challenge yourself
• Be specific
• Make it measurable

And - don't forget to ask yourself this question about each and every goal - Will accomplishing this goal make me happier? (P.S. The answer should always be yes.)

4. Organize, organize, organize! 101 Goals in 1,001 Days makes it pretty clear that there isn't much of a reason to start this project if you don't plan on being organized. I can't imagine doing it willy-nilly, but maybe that is just my personality.

5. Turn those goals into accomplishments!

Good luck!