Planning

Are you a planning person? I'm not - and I so often wish I were, because I constantly feel like I'm behind on everything. Planning has some really bad associations for me, from the (rather remote) past, which is why I avoid it like a plague. And it's really stupid of me, because planning does make your life easier. You just put things on paper, cross them out when they're done, and voilà - it's as simple as that.

Anyway, I've been thinking about changing it, step by step. So, there's something I'm totally copying from my friend, but it's worth stealing (I'm sure you won't mind, B, when you see this ;)).

There's this project: http://dayzeroproject.com/ which gives you a chance to make your own list of things you want to accomplish and then to track your progress. I don't want to do it online (surprise, surprise ;)), but I like the rules (which I'm posting beneath, copied from this link):

The Challenge:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part).

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. 

Me being me (as in, not a planner), I know I may have problems with coming up with 101 goals - but how about 10 in 101 days for a start? :D Sounds like a good idea, at least to me. Wish me luck. ;)