101 Things in 1001 Days
If you're an O.G. then you know I partook in the "101 Things in 1001 Days" challenge in the summer of 2016, and the 1001 days recently ended in October of 2019 (wow, time goes by so fast!). I am taking part in this challenge a second time around, and would love for y'all to follow along on that journey. Some of these goals are recycled goals from my past "101 Things in 1001 Days", and most of these goals are new. Check out my goals for the next 1001 days below! Also, check out my old list to see how well I did on the first try!
"Give your best always…
Release all negativity…
Enjoy what you do…
Act with passion…
Transcend and make a difference."
I first learned about the "101 things in 1001 days" challenge from a fellow blogger and friend, Russia Boles. After reading her "101 in 1001" blog post, I thought that it was an interesting concept, so I'm taking up the challenge for myself! [Editor's Note: I am taking part for the second time around!] For those of you who would also be interested in taking up the "101 things in 1001 days" challenge yourselves, here's some background history on how this trending idea and challenge came about for when you're setting up your own goals:
About 101 things in 1001 days
The Creator:
The "101 things in 1001 days" challenge was created by Michael Green, a blogger, traveller, and photographer from New Zealand, in 2003. After sharing his blog post online, where he set himself 101 goals to complete in 1001 days, the concept blew up and received wide spread attention that has allowed him to move onto other big things and create projects such as the Day Zero Project.
The Challenge:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching.
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple challenges such as New Year's resolutions or a 'Bucket List'. 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, study semesters, or outdoor activities.
All information about the "101 things in 1001 days" challenge was found on https://dayzeroproject.com/.
Start Date: December 30, 2019
End Date: September 26, 2022
Join the student government. (Completed May 1st, 2020!)
Hold an E-board position in the student government.
Take a pole dancing class. (Completed Jan 23rd, 2020!)
Study and/or work abroad.
Volunteer in my local community.
Host a period product drive and/or fundraiser. (Completed March 4th, 2020!)
Volunteer for a non-profit organization.
Join the E-board of a club.
Attend NYFW.
Visit L.A. (Completed July 2021!)
Go to Disneyland. (Disney World June 2020!)
Visit Vermont for the first time in two years.
Attend at least 15 concerts and music festivals. (10/15)
Visit 5 new U.S. cities. (2/5)
Learn to ski!
Go glam-ping.
See 3 Broadway musicals.
Learn how to cook 5 new dishes.
Get my learner’s permit.
Learn how to drive.
Get my driver’s license.
Learn how to ride a bike.
Improve my swimming skills.
Run a 5k marathon.
Participate in the Color Run.
Work on my yoga and meditation practice.
Donate blood.
Read 50 new books! (25/50)
Go to a "Haunted House" with friends for Halloween.
Attend a Halloween par-tay! (Completed October 2019!)
Write in a journal every week for a year.
Visit a pumpkin patch. (Completed Oct 10th, 2020!)
Do something that scares me.
Ride the Kingda Ka in Six Flags.
Go to a karaoke club/bar.
Visit 5 new bars and clubs.
Go to the movies alone. (Completed Oct 25th, 2021!)
Participate in “No Meat Mondays.”
Take a solo trip.
Enter a romantic relationship.
Make my “sexual-debut!”
Go sky diving.
Produce a documentary.
Become a writer or editor at a magazine.
Visit London.
Visit Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan.
Learn Japanese!
Visit Paris, France.
Take a picture with the Eiffel Tower.
Take a picture in the Louvre (like Beyoncé in APES**T!)
Visit at least 3 new countries. (1/3)
Make friends while on a trip abroad.
Attend a beach clean-up.
Go to a spa.
Collaborate with at least 5 new brands.
Attend a New Year's Eve par-tay!
Take part in a play or film production.
Model for a brand.
Take part in a boudoir photoshoot.
Help produce a concert.
Visit 5 new museums.
Become a certified yoga instructor.
Get 5k Instagram followers!
Take a road trip across the U.S.
Visit a wine vineyard.
Drive across the California coastline (Like I’m in a Lana Del Rey music video!)
Record 1 second of each day for a summer and compile it into a video.
Record 1 second of each day for a year and compile it into a video.
Give away $1 to a charitable cause, person in need, or artist on the subway every day for a week!
Help produce a video series for a media company or magazine.
Get published in The New York Times.
Get published in Teen Vogue. (Completed Oct 2nd, 2020!)
Get published in Vogue.
Get published in Refinery29. (Completed Jun 19th, 2020!)
Produce a beauty editorial for a media company or magazine.
Collaborate with a YouTuber or influencer I admire.
Intern and/or work for a beauty company I admire.
Intern and/or work for a magazine I admire.
Do something nice for a stranger.
Visit and/or intern with the United Nations.
Visit Washington, D.C.
Go bar hopping.
Meet a celebrity or internet personality I admire.
Visit San Francisco, CA.
Intern and/or work at Glossier HQ.
Get published in and/or intern at Into the Gloss.
Collaborate with a beauty brand I admire.
Graduate college with honors! (Completed May 27th, 2021!)
Work towards a master’s degree in sociology or film.
See Ariana Grande live!
See The Weeknd live!
See The 1975 live!
See Lana Del Rey live!
Go on a girl’s trip with my closest friends.
Attend a wedding!
Get 100 followers on Past the Hashtag!
Participate in a mental health panel.
Volunteer with a mental health organization.
Volunteer at a rooftop farm.
Start an online thrift store and/or collaborate with a sustainable fashion brand. (Completed November 2020!)
Write and publish a book of poetry.
And more...
Go on a trip with someone I love!
Host a 90s nostalgia par-tay!
See Harry Styles live! (Completed Oct 4th, 2021!)