My last 101 tasks list ended in June. The virus affecting the whole world also prevented a few of my goals. I took a couple of weeks before deciding to draft a new list. For me, the 101 tasks list isn’t strictly about completing as many items as possible, but rather giving me some items to work on.

This 101 tasks list feels very different. It was hard to think about where I want to be in three years. It was more difficult still to wonder what the world might look like then. Even just six months ago, the future felt more certain. So this list is more focused on discrete items. I also think the tasks are more “fun” oriented and less aimed at achieving life accomplishments. I still included some fitness items, some career items, some relationship items and some purely for personal enjoyment.

Because this list was created after the blog, you’ll be able to follow along for the entirety! Without further ado, here is my list. One week in, no items have been completed.

Feel free to share your thoughts. Have you ever made a 101 tasks list? How are you setting goals these days?

Start Date: June 23, 2020 – End Date: March 21, 2023

1. Lose 15 pounds
2. Be 10 lbs lighter on end date than starting weight
3. Run a half marathon in 2 hours or less
4. Finish gym tracking journal
5. Complete a 365 day run streak
6. Complete a 100-mile running month
7. Achieve 500 move goal award
8. 7 consecutive days of yoga
9. 30 consecutive days of yoga
10. 100 Push Ups Program
11. Complete a NROL4W cycle
12. Run a marathon
13. Complete the Dopey Challenge
14. Be able to do a handstand
15. Complete a 60 minute advanced yoga class
16. Get a skin check
17. Finish current journal
18. Start a new journal
19. Make a creative journal (e.g. stickers, coloring pages, pens)
20. In one journal, use one weekly entry to answer the 50 questions that will free your mind
21. Maintain weekly blog posting schedule
22. Celebrate Valentine’s Day creatively at home in 2021
23. Celebrate Valentine’s Day creatively at home in 2022
24. Celebrate Valentine’s Day creatively at home in 2023
25. Celebrate milestone birthday
26. Celebrate 2021 anniversary in a new place or with a bottle of anniversary year wine
27. Celebrate 2022 anniversary in a new place or with a bottle of anniversary year wine
28. Travel to one new continent
29. Travel to one new country
30. Travel to one new state
31. Take a road trip (>8hrs)
32. Travel to a destination you love
33. Travel to an all-inclusive resort
34. Read an anti racism book
35. Read a book by a diverse author
36. Read a Pulitzer prize winner
37. Read a book from the 1001 books to read before you die list
38. Read an autobiography
39. Read a nonfiction book
40. Read a book club book
41. Attend book club
42. Go on a picnic in wine country
43. Go kayaking
44. Go to a drive in movie
45. Hang a hammock in the yard
46. Make soap
47. Make a new cocktail
48. Instagram each task [0/101]
49. Go boating
50. Visit one new museum
51. Buy flowers for the house
52. Give myself a manicure
53. Give myself a pedicure
54. Watch sunset on the beach
55. Learn how to rumba
56. Make a new running playlist
57. Write a letter to FutureMe
58. Redesign TravelingVines.com
59. Hike to a waterfall
60. Write a wine review
61. Take a new hike
62. Go cross country skiing
63. Make a candle
64. Have a Harry Potter weekend
65. Cross a major net worth milestone
66. Annual spending at or below retirement target
67. Find a tenant for current home
68. Buy a house in a new city
69. Renovate a house in that new city
70. Keep a weekly money diary
71. Earn a professional fellowship
72. Celebrate one year anniversary with current company
73. Celebrate two year anniversary with current company
74. Increase salary by 15%
75. Lead program kickoff for subject matter focus area
76. Attend one continuing education seminar in 2021
77. Attend one continuing education seminar in 2022
78. Attend one continuing education seminar in 2023
79. Develop a set of goals or success metrics for my professional role
80. Prepare and deliver department presentation [August 10, 2020]
81. Buy a pair of Birkenstocks
82. Replace bras
83. Replace underwear
84. Purge at least 20 items of clothing
85. Buy 3 new warm weather running bottoms
86. Buy 1 new cold weather running bottom
87. Update closet
88. Use good china
89. Organize under sink cabinet
90. Repair shower faucet knob
91. Repair medicine cabinet light switch
92. Learn to crochet
93. Buy or make a summer weight blanket / quilt
94. Replace sofa
95. Give homemade holiday gifts
96. Make tonkotsu ramen broth
97. Organize the kitchen
98. Deep clean the apartment
99. Launder comforter
100. Make marshmallows
101. Perfect fitted sheet folding skills