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  • dolly84
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    I would be interest to know how everyone plans to keep track of this.
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  • boultdj
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    dolly84 wrote: »
    I would be interest to know how everyone plans to keep track of this.

    In my case I've got a grid set up in a note book so I can cross a square off each time I do one of my chosen action's/ aim's.
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  • Karmacat
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    dolly84 wrote: »
    I would be interest to know how everyone plans to keep track of this.
    I'm making 20 lists - I want to have hard copy rather than on the computer, so I don't necessarily have to switch the computer on.
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  • DundeeDoll
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    Went back to op when writing cards to gain the notebooks I bought the children and mum to use of they want to take part and record their twenties. Op makes clear these should be fun lists rather than resolutions. Am thinking some of mine were returning to resolution territory so am revising some. I have now added 20 different flavours of ice cream :P
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  • boultdj
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    I'm out of touch! I didn't know there were that many flavours of icecream…….. I must investigate the freezer section for inspiration for when the warmer weather comes back.
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  • Suffolk_lass
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    edited 29 December 2019 at 11:38AM
    dolly84 wrote: »
    I would be interest to know how everyone plans to keep track of this.

    I am going to use a google-sheet (spreadsheet) that is 20x20 so I can colour the completed things as I go (inserting the dates in the cells I complete).

    I realise I have not shared my 20 things so here they are:
    1. Complete 20 Sunday Times recommended walks
    2. Divide 20 Herbaceous plants
    3. Grow 20 different fruit or vegetables
    4. 20 Acts of kindness to others
    5. Help Son 20 times
    6. Lose 20 pounds in weight
    7. Combined Savings and mortgage of £20k
    8. Read 20 books
    9. Attend 20 social events
    10. Eat 20 Veggie meals/month
    11. Clean bathroom 20 times (properly!)
    12. 20 other (proper deep) cleaning jobs
    13. 20 weeding sessions
    14. 20 local walks from home
    15. Visit 20 new places
    16. Donate 20 times to charity/foodbank
    17. Speak to 20 new people
    18. Use our van 20 times
    19. Meet up with 20 different friends
    20. Try 20 new things
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  • twinklie
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    My 20 by 2020.

    1. Read 20 books.

    2. Save 20 of each coin type.

    3. Save 20 notes of any denomination.

    4. Put an extra £20 into savings every month.

    5. Take lunch to work at least 20 times (I only work part time and sometimes work from home which doesn’t count).

    6. 20 NSDs.

    7. Leave the kitchen tidy at bedtime at least 20 times per month.

    8. Complete 20 surveys per month.

    9. Make £20 by selling something/things (try for £240 over the year).

    10. Declutter 20 things per month (20 minute sort through papers for recycling counts).

    11. 20 lie ins.

    12. Grow my own veg to provide food for 20 meals.

    13. 20 family days.

    14. 20 walks of 30 minutes or more (not just the nursery run).

    15. 20 random acts of kindness.

    16. 20 donations to a food bank.

    17. Volunteer 20 times.

    18. 20 early nights (bed for 10.30pm).

    19. Sit out in the garden with a drink/food and relax 20 times for at least 20 minutes.

    20. Play in the garden with the kids 20 times for at least 20 minutes (this includes just watching if they don’t want me to play).
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  • Love this idea, do you mind if I join you too?
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  • Hi everyone
    Im still refining my list as I can block a few together, its going well. I have been writing them down in a notebook with a couple of lines /columns underneath each one, so for example
    days out- I can record date and where I went, so I can recall where Ive been and when
    Im putting the £20 in an old savings account £2 and £1 coins in a tin, so I will record them so I know how its going.
    20 books, dvds/films again it will be date and titles so I don't watch read twice.
    etc etc
    I just want to keep a record of how things are going.
    Nannyg
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  • Toonie
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    I think I have finished my list...


    I've tried to do a mix of achievable goals and things I'd like to do as well as things to push me a little.
    1. Read 20 new (to me) books
    2. Read 20 “classic” books
    3. Listen to 20 new albums
    4. Watch 20 new (to me) films
    5. Attend 20 shows/events/gigs
    6. Have 20 coffee/lunch/dinner dates with friends
    7. Spend 20 minutes a day doing something silly/fun
    8. Walk 20 miles per week
    9. Spend 20 minutes per day stretching/exercising (alternating days)
    10. Lose 20lb
    11. Declutter 20 items from each room
    12. Sell on or gift 20 art/craft items I don’t use
    13. Try 20 new recipes
    14. Visit 20 interesting places
    15. Save 20 20ps per fortnight
    16. Make £20 per month from surveys/selling
    17. Save £20 per month
    18. Paint 20 new pictures
    19. Practice drawing 20 minutes twice a week
    20. Go out 20 times with my camera and take photographs
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    Grocery budget in 2020 £2193.02/£2160

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