Wednesday, February 15, 2012

DIY Rotating Goal List

Here's an easy way to keep track of the every-rotating lists of goals we all have! 


You'll need post-it notes, a pencil, markers, a ruler, and an 11 x 14 inch piece of bristol board or heavy card stock.


Start by sketching out a simple layout with your pencil.  I left a half-inch border around the entire design, then added a 4.5 x 10 inch rectangle at the top of the page.  Use the bottom section of the page to add six three inch squares, evenly spaced.  And one more square inside the rectangle, too!


Now you can use your markers to fill in the design with lettering, doodles, borders, or whatever you like!


Next you need to decide on the time frame for your goals - are these weekly goals, things you want to accomplish this month, this season?  It's up to you, and you can always change it because you can switch out the post-it note whenever you like.  I decided to make my goals for the week this time.


Now fill in your goal squares with more post-its.  You can put the most pressing goals first, and order the rest in terms of importance.  Remove the goals as they are accomplished so you can keep track of your progress : )

I used a little silver clip to hang my list where I can see it as I work.


Leave me a comment if you make a list - I'd love to hear about it!

129 comments:

Jewel February 15, 2012 at 7:44 AM  

I LOVE this idea! I plan too make one, but it will have to go on my to do list! Lol x

Penelope February 15, 2012 at 8:47 AM  

Wowee, this is so brilliant! thanks for sharing xox

Amanda February 15, 2012 at 9:14 AM  

I love this! Definitely making one of these! Thanks, Rachel!

Emily February 15, 2012 at 1:01 PM  

GENIUS! I'm going to do this today. Thanks!

Nancy February 15, 2012 at 1:09 PM  

This is such a great idea! I almost want to abandon blogs and go make it right away!

Marjie February 15, 2012 at 6:21 PM  

I'm going to make one for This Year, This Month, This Week, and Today! Love it!

Unknown February 15, 2012 at 6:34 PM  

Would you consider scanning this into PDF format so we can download it & print it? :) Thanks!!!

schmondolinaATgmailDOTcom

Rachel February 15, 2012 at 7:04 PM  

Sorry, schmondolina, but I don't have a scanner that will fit an 11 x 14 size... it's really easy to measure out, though, and only takes a few minutes! Give it a try : )

@jmadly February 15, 2012 at 9:57 PM  

This is super adorable! I will try it--I bet it will be satisfying to pull them off, crinkle them up, and toss in the trash when they've been conquered!

Gene February 15, 2012 at 11:44 PM  

This is brilliant and a great way to exercise our creative minds. Doodles for every task!

Kelly Zarb February 16, 2012 at 12:06 AM  

cool Rachel this looks like a neat idea!!

Allyoop February 16, 2012 at 5:22 AM  

Such a simple idea! I started something like this, but used a large poster frame and put the post its on there, but it is so overwhelming b/c I have so many! This looks so much less intimidating! Thanks for sharing!

Heather Innusa February 16, 2012 at 6:46 AM  

WOW, this is awesome!!! Found it on Pinterest and it's definitely a must do!! You did a wonderful job - thanks for sharing it!!

Tara Celeste February 16, 2012 at 8:11 AM  

What a great idea! This would eliminate my scraps of to do lists that are scattered around my house. Thanks for sharing!

Craft and Fun February 16, 2012 at 8:22 AM  

Thanks for sharing, it's a good idea !

ConvertingME February 16, 2012 at 11:32 AM  

Found this one Pinterest. Can you say my weekend project and gifts for a few of my virtual assistant clients?

Rachel February 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM  

Wow, a big "thank you" to everyone for your nice comments! I'm so glad this project is useful and inspiring to you : )

Jessie @ Messy Jesse February 16, 2012 at 12:33 PM  

Rachel this is fantastic! I really, really need this! I've been on a mega hunt recently to find a whiteboard to do this, but I may just have to make one of these instead :)

Nubia February 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM  

I love this soooo much! I am totally going to make one tonight if I get home early enough :)

Jennifer Jones February 16, 2012 at 1:08 PM  

I'm totally using this idea in my classroom with students! Thank you for the explicit directions.

Tristine Fleming February 16, 2012 at 1:48 PM  

I SO love this! In fact, I'm going to recommend it on my blog as a Blessings Reminder, rather than a goal setting board. Hope you don't mind!

Tristine Fleming February 16, 2012 at 2:06 PM  

Just wanted to let you know I copied your photo but linked it to your site. If you want to see it and approve it, go to: http://dailyremindersfromgod.blogspot.com/2012/02/as-example.html

Please let me know if you would like me to remove it. However, I do hope you'll approve, as I think it's a brilliant idea and I am giving you the credit.

lily sol February 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM  

i love this idea it's exactly what i needed! i have all these list but it would be good to have something i can look at every day :)

eef February 16, 2012 at 7:46 PM  

love this so much! what a great idea!

Kathy February 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM  

So smart and cute! I hope something like this can help me get with a schedule or to-do list!

http://milk-and-tea.blogspot.com

London Flower February 17, 2012 at 3:09 AM  

I love this soooo much! your blog so a great post. thank buddy.

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Debbie L February 17, 2012 at 3:37 AM  

Tristine, I jumped to your page and saw your posting from Rachel and I love how you gave her credit but showed another way to use her board. I believed people will be blessed by having the board with whatever they choose to put on it as reminders, blessings, goals, etc. Thank you to both of you for sharing.

A Splash of Ida February 17, 2012 at 5:31 AM  

Oh my goodness!!! I love love love this idea! This is so perfect for me. This would save me the time of having to write down all my to do's and goals every week. :-)

xoxo
Ida

http://asplashofida.blogspot.com

Megan Villa February 17, 2012 at 5:33 AM  

This is so handy! Thanks so much! I'm always looking how to organize my goals and ACTUALLY complete them. Thanks!

brooke February 17, 2012 at 7:34 AM  

Great Idea! It may need to be my next project. Thanks for sharing.

jrwillden February 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM  

Love your idea. I am making mine now.
Thank you!

Lauren February 17, 2012 at 9:08 AM  

This motivated me so much! I found it on Pinterest and oh man, it was fun to make and nice to hold myself accountable this way. THANK YOU!

Special Scout February 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM  

This is definitely something I'd like to use in my classroom! Students making these for themselves might be life-changing ...

Adrienne February 17, 2012 at 5:16 PM  

absolutely THE thing I need to get my head, house, and work in order! Thanks!

Melissa at bubbyandbean.com February 17, 2012 at 8:38 PM  

This is awesome! And exactly what I needed.

Your blog, too, is awesome. Newest follower. :)

xo,
melissa

Megan February 18, 2012 at 11:57 AM  

Hi Rachel! I actually made this yesterday and blogged about it, thank's so much for the great DIY! It's definitely gonna help me get organized and actually stay focused.

xo, Megan
gingerly

Robinwood Photo February 18, 2012 at 12:55 PM  

Adding this to my MUST do list! Such a great idea. I'm doing it for my biz and my kiddos!

simsim February 18, 2012 at 2:57 PM  

Very nice idea. I've been thinking of ideas for a rotating calendar that minimizes waste, & was considering a calendar with a laminated front, so I could use dry-erase markers on it.
But what you've done here is so simple. & I'm sure ripping off the completed to-dos is sooo much more satisfying than wiping it off :)
And I absolutely love the look of the hand-marked 'frames'
Thank you for a simple & beautiful idea

maryspargur February 18, 2012 at 4:13 PM  

I saw this and immediately wanted to create something like this! Genius! Instead of putting goals on it, I use it for our dinner planner. We shop once a week for groceries. We choose what we want for dinners all week long, and post it on the chart. This way can can change our mind for what we are eating each night!

Nubia February 18, 2012 at 6:31 PM  

I made one for me and four as gifts for my friends. They all loved them. Thanks for sharing. Here's my blog post about it!

http://formysanityssakeiscrap.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-pinterest-obsession-my-first-project.html

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Kitten's Lost Her Mittens February 19, 2012 at 8:34 AM  

Such a cute idea! I will totally try this.
x Katherine

Laura February 19, 2012 at 10:07 PM  

What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing with us!

Marina February 20, 2012 at 5:47 AM  

Awesome idea! I will definitely make this!

Robin February 20, 2012 at 7:33 AM  

So cool!!!! I def will be making one of these as I'm moving to another state, trying to sell a house, trying to sell a boat, trying to make sure dd in college in take care of before we move, trying to..........well, you get the idea :-)

Mari Carini February 20, 2012 at 10:07 AM  

This is the best I've seen yet for a weekly, changable "do to" chart!

I'm a very visual person,and require something like this to even REMEMBER what I'm supposed to do, what I need to follow thru on. I've been using a chalk board.....but the mess!

This is awesome! Thank you so much!!!

Rebecca February 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM  

Found you on pinterest. This is a great idea that can change as needed. Not expensive or time consuming & uses things I already have on hand. Thanks

Patricia February 21, 2012 at 2:26 AM  

I love it!!!!!!
with your permission I'll share in my next post:
www.frogfactoryblog.com
Greetings.
Patricia.

Katecat (Hà) February 21, 2012 at 4:58 AM  

I made one last night, right when I saw your pic. Here's my list :) http://katecat123.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-project-bang-nho-mau-sac-what-to-do.html

More Than Mommies February 21, 2012 at 6:12 AM  

I really love the simplicity of your idea. Thanks for sharing it. i am going to create something similar in a double frame that I have. One will have goals for my blogs and one will have goals for the week! Thanks for the inspiration! Found you on Pinterest!

Caro Dels February 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM  

I've made one. And DIY in French. ou can see it on my blog, with a link to show that's your idea. (Sorry I don't practise a lot speaking english xD)

Jill Holly et al. February 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM  

I've been reading The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and he suggests planning by the week so this would be perfect!

ilene kay February 21, 2012 at 2:45 PM  

This is the easiest planning tool that I have come across. Sometimes low-tech is the way to go.

Carol February 21, 2012 at 5:28 PM  

I'm making one on a dry erase board with permanent marker and leave the squares blank to write in with dry erase markers to save paper :)

artbrat February 22, 2012 at 4:04 AM  

Love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
-Brandy

SittingPretty February 22, 2012 at 10:23 PM  

I'm going to make this and share it with the readers on my blog! I'm definitely going to leave your link so that they can check you out for themselves! Thanks for this super cool idea!

~XO Kelley
http://www.keepsittingpretty.blogspot.com

WhitePineLane February 23, 2012 at 5:24 PM  

So cute and fun - it will inspire me to work on my goals!

Marite February 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM  

Your blog is so inspiring and this idea of list is geniues :) thank you so much for sharing

/Marite
(aerismade.blogspot.com)

Kailey February 26, 2012 at 6:14 AM  

Ooh my goodness, this is SUCH a clever idea - and truly inspirational! Thank you so so much for sharing <3

Sutleress February 26, 2012 at 4:09 PM  

I love the idea but i'd never keep it up. But it has given me the idea to adapt it for my sons homework, a side for when the work comes in and then a box to move the post its to the done side.
thank you x

stacy February 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM  

I made one in a few different colors for my daughter and both our friends. Thanks for the inspiration!

LovelyPhotocards February 26, 2012 at 9:04 PM  

Rachel,

Thanks so much for such a wonderful idea. I'm not a ruler kind of girl, so I made mine in Paint Shop Pro.

Here is a link: http://danceinthelightning.blogspot.com/2012/02/getting-organized-its-never-too-late.html

Mary Has Sound February 27, 2012 at 7:14 AM  

LOVE this, perfect for spreading out your interests and really focusing on one thing each week! SO good. Can't wait to look through the rest of your blog.

maryhassound.blogspot.com

Miranda February 28, 2012 at 8:27 AM  

I made your board into my own - here's the link!!

http://faithingodandcoffee.blogspot.com/2012/02/made-it-myself.html

Thank you so much for this great idea!
~Miranda

Me salen alas (si me paras los pies...) February 29, 2012 at 3:52 AM  

What original and positive post!!
Hi!! I love your site. I just to know your blog today and I like it!! I´ll follow your clue :D
I hope we can colaborate sometimes, I have a blog about my illustrations and some original crafts.
Kisses from Madrid ♥ ♥

otclawson February 29, 2012 at 3:07 PM  

Finally did this, making it for the whole family. We love it! Thanks for the inspiration! (I am artistically challenged...yours is beautiful!)
http://pinterest.com/pin/84090718012276368/

Tera March 1, 2012 at 10:52 AM  

thank you so much for the great idea! I adapted the idea to use in my son's 4th grade class to go along with a book we read about achieving goals. His teacher and I both liked that the post its allow for changes to goals. I used the bottom spaces for the kids to write down steps they can take to move toward a goal that they have. Thanks again!

Vivien Chen March 1, 2012 at 9:21 PM  

Hi. I made a Revolving To-Do List based on your Revolving Goal List and I credited you on my blog.
http://viviverse.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-revolving-to-do-list.html

Mela Eckenfels March 5, 2012 at 3:59 PM  

Thank you for the inspiration.

My version: http://pinterest.com/pin/176203404140886677/

Karen March 6, 2012 at 10:22 AM  

Wow, this is fantastic! Using it to reach my health goal! THANK YOU for sharing!!

Robin Dini Photography March 6, 2012 at 5:40 PM  

i absolutely love this idea and can't wait to create mine!

Kathryn March 6, 2012 at 7:06 PM  

So cute. I made one with a few more goals.
Thanks for the idea :)

Creative Gypsy March 13, 2012 at 6:32 PM  

I LOVE this idea! The seemingly never-ending list in my 'to do' notebook can get quite overwhelming at times, but THIS, I can handle! :)
Actually, I think it's such a great idea, I'm off to create one for each of my businesses.
Thanks so much for the tip!
Warm regards from Oz,
Creative Gypsy
www.creativegypsy.net

Lvalenti March 29, 2012 at 2:26 PM  

I agree with the poster who said it'd be great to have this as a PDF. Not the whole thing, just the panel with the cute "Goal List for" text and the design. Please could you scan that part for those of us who are not as artistic and talented as you? Beautifully done :)

Jordan March 30, 2012 at 1:46 PM  

Thank you for this inspiring creation! It is adorable! I just made mine. You can see a pic on my blog allashby.blogspot.com . I linked to your website for instructions.

Pulp_Poupay April 2, 2012 at 6:26 AM  

I loved your idea and i did the french replica !!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/417459_302360779818533_296444850410126_797627_1697283742_n.jpg

Thank you so much for your inspiration, it's useful every day !

JORDAN April 4, 2012 at 3:39 AM  

Love it! Just made my own little version. I'm not as crafty so it's "computer-crafted" ie Microsoft Word. Haha. I'll have to update you with a pic when I post it to my blog.

Buenahelena April 13, 2012 at 6:38 AM  

Totally doing this today!

Angie April 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM  

I made one! Thanks so much for the inspiration. I needed this! I'm going to make another one for our weekly dinner ideas.

britta April 25, 2012 at 3:15 PM  

Here's one that you can print on 8.5 x 11. The trick is you have to use the smaller sized post-its. Thanks for the inspiration!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97995466/rotating-goals-list-printable

Rachel April 30, 2012 at 7:03 PM  

Here is what I made inspired by your list.... http://blog.beautyseenphotography.com/?p=699 Thanks for the great idea. Love it! :)

Amanda May 7, 2012 at 7:48 AM  

Now, see? I can get behind a project that takes goals and post-its. I love this. Needed this. Adopting and living it starting tonight!

Thank you!

viewfromdownhere May 7, 2012 at 7:48 AM  

I might have to try this out!

Sissosaved May 10, 2012 at 1:15 AM  

Love it, it's a done deal on Saturday morning. Thanks for sharing this.

DPgal May 15, 2012 at 5:48 AM  

You should sell this, for sure. I will never make this, but would love to be able to purchase it. Thanks for the idea!

MuneeraKhalid May 15, 2012 at 8:04 AM  

Thanks so much for the awesome idea! It really helps me alot, and I made it as starwars theme.

Here's my list and I credited you on my blog :)

Have a nice day/night. xx

Katie Brown May 17, 2012 at 6:52 PM  

Found this idea on Pinterest and knew I had to make it. It's exactly what I was looking for to keep myself a bit more organized.

To make mine more sturdy, I laminated it and the post its, then used velcro to attach the post its to the board. I attached a dry erase marker to the side with another piece of velcro. I love it! Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant idea!

Ксения Кузнецова May 27, 2012 at 3:12 AM  

Thank you for the inspiration.
My version:
http://myblogfortyna.blogspot.com/2012/05/calendar.html

PrncszTffny May 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM  

omg this is cool,cute and definitely comes in handy! i'm so going to try and make this



http://shopaholicoverhere.blogspot.com/

AllThingsHomey May 29, 2012 at 2:32 PM  

Great idea and great post!
Great for the whole family!
Thanks!

Mags June 10, 2012 at 6:04 PM  

Thanks for the wonderful idea, Rachel! I'll definitely be doing this and reposting yours on my blog http://lovefashionstyle.blogspot.com/ --Thanks!
-Mags xo

Cadensmom0819 June 15, 2012 at 1:26 PM  

I made one of these!!!

http://pinterest.com/pin/110690103311936915/

Ilia Grubbs June 20, 2012 at 3:02 PM  

I found this on Pinterest and tried it. I love it! Thanks so much for the great idea!

tosha_2009 June 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM  

You could also do an achieved goals this _____
And move your notes from one board to the other... Showing your "acheivements" proudly!

bluebuttonpress June 21, 2012 at 8:27 PM  

Thank you for the inspiration. I sat down and made one digitally, gonna run out and buy some of the smaller post-its and get it into action. Great idea!

http://pinterest.com/pin/78953799687920198/

Michelle Fallon June 26, 2012 at 10:29 AM  

This is totally amazing I LOVE it - just what I need right now xx

lacreatureandyou June 27, 2012 at 1:06 AM  

I love the fact there are only 6 spots for the goals: it makes us pick most important ones so we don't feel overwhelmed.

Kate June 27, 2012 at 3:41 AM  

What a fabulous idea! I can't wait to make one...this would also make a great chore chart.

Luīze July 3, 2012 at 11:40 AM  

This is amazing! love it! thank you from heart!!! lOVE, LOVE, LOve!!!

Luīze July 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM  

Like i sad-i love this. That's way i make my own! Im latvian and my blog is in latvian, but you still can look :) and maybe read too-if you set on goole translater. :D But i hope you will like it, and,please-if you like it-leave a comment :)
Thanks so much for the idea!

-my onw http://heijaahopsaa.blogspot.com/2012/07/kreativas-naktis.html

erinz July 25, 2012 at 10:02 AM  

Love it!!! Making one right now. Thank you!!!

Fran Ehrhardt August 8, 2012 at 2:12 AM  

Excellent- I have a vision for this for my husband as his "honey do list" and he can just pull those post it's right off after he finishes- I'm sure the crumpling and throwing part should be his fav part. Lol! Thanks!!

Ann @ The Scrapbooking Housewife August 11, 2012 at 9:03 PM  

This is a really great idea! I have had a poster board and sticky notes set aside for a while now to do a goals board, and when I found your board I knew that is what I wanted it to look like! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!! :)

Channah August 24, 2012 at 3:03 PM  

I just made on using autocad. Looks really cute and now I have one that I can print as needed. Thanks so much!!

cancerpurse August 25, 2012 at 9:04 AM  

Love it! I would love to make this for students! Thanks for the idea.

Michelle Edwards August 29, 2012 at 6:52 PM  

Great idea! Plus, it keeps your weekly goal list manageable & achievable. :) Thanks!

Bubblefairey September 30, 2012 at 10:46 PM  

This is so nice!

I made a version of this tonight (funny that it was the ONLY thing I did of any productive value today)

http://pinterest.com/pin/351210470910289688/

Fia November 3, 2012 at 12:37 PM  

Love it!! I'll steel this for my work :) Thank you!!

madisonblanding17 December 21, 2012 at 7:27 PM  

I love this. I've been searching for a way to organize my goals, and this is just an adorable and fun way to keep track of them. Definitely making one! Thank you for sharing!

Stacye Hixson December 24, 2012 at 8:48 PM  

This is one of the best ideas I have seen in a long time and so simple to take care of those naggy little to-do tasks that always seem to forget. I am definitely doing this for me and probably the rest of the family. Thanks for sharing your idea.

sisterdonna January 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM  

This was such a quick and low cost idea. I made mine just a few minutes ago and will be posting my weekly product production goals and the items I want to try on pinterest...just so I'm not pinning projects forever and not implementing them. For my next one, I'm going a little high-tech, going to put decorative duct tape squares on a cookie sheet and use magnets to hold square sheets.

saywhatyouwant January 4, 2013 at 9:09 AM  

I teach high school ESL and we have been using them to focus our New Years Resolutions into academic goals for this spring semester. The students are really enjoying personalizing the frames AND picking their goals. Thanks for this simple, great idea!

Tulip TrueAim January 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM  

Love this idea! I use dry erase on the bathroom mirror right now, but this is so much easier and I like the fact that you can grab the sticky and throw it away when you are done. Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower! Hope to see you at True Aim.

Natasha Mercey January 21, 2013 at 4:15 PM  

Wow!!!! I've been searching the internet for an interesting way to write out my goals and this is the best by far! love it!

Mz Jenae January 22, 2013 at 1:35 PM  

You design is so cute. Is there anyway to be able to print it out? :)

Tina January 29, 2013 at 4:11 PM  

I saw this on Pinterest and never got around to pinning it cause I had to make it right away. I love how mine came out and I hope I keep up with it. Thanks for sharing!

Melissa February 16, 2013 at 10:56 AM  

Haven't done this for myself yet, but I just featured it on my Crafty Saturday blog post! x

<3 Melissa
wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

mommyheartsfamily March 22, 2013 at 10:37 AM  

Made one last night. Already accomplished three or four things would have spaced out for indefinite amount of time. Saw on Pinterest. Good idea! Thanks.

Lauren Smith March 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM  

I saw this on Pinterest and I HAD TO MAKE ONE!!! Thank you so much for posting this! I made goals for the week and for the month and hung them up in my room right by my door. I made a point to find different goals to do for my life and for work. My boyfriend even suggested ideas for him and I to work on together. Thank you again!

Leslie K April 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM  

I love this! I posted about it on my blog and linked back to here. I hope that's okay with you.

Tatiana Kessler April 7, 2013 at 3:09 PM  

Made a smaller version :D Got lots of goals i want to accomplish so i hope this helps :) thanks for the fabulous DIY idea!

AudreysWifeLife April 18, 2013 at 7:36 AM  

This is an excellent idea! I am going to modify it to fit in my Filofax! Thanks!
~Audrey

Chaney @ May Richer Fuller Be April 26, 2013 at 8:24 AM  

This is amazing! Functional and cute...I'm definitely holding onto this one for a future project!

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