To-do lists are effective time-management tools — but only if they’re easy to use. Here are 6 strategies for making your to-do lists work hard for you.
1. Keep it simple – Whether you use a computer-based to-do list or a paper tablet, it must be simple. If it’s too complex, you won’t use it — guaranteed. That’s why I keep my to-do lists on paper.
I use a 5″ x 7″ tablet. I list “major” tasks to be accomplished, with big sub-steps underneath each one. For example, “Edit Golden Thread” is a major task. “Main article,” Quick Tip,” and “Introduction” are big sub-steps.
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1. Keep it simple – <\/strong> Whether you use a computer-based to-do list or a paper tablet, it must be simple. If it’s too complex, you won’t use it — guaranteed. That’s why I keep my to-do lists on paper.<\/p>\n I use a 5″ x 7″ tablet. I list “major” tasks to be accomplished, with big sub-steps underneath each one. For example, “Edit Golden Thread” is a major task. “Main article,” Quick Tip,” and “Introduction” are big sub-steps.