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To-Do Lists: The Right Way To Write
Studies show that our mind performs better when we use written to-do lists. Here are some ways to make them more effective:
- List entries should be detailed, having a clear purpose.
- Paper and pen lists, preferably in a dairy, work best.
- Make the work schedule realistic, factoring in all the time that is wasted gossiping or on social media.
- Do not list heavy, unworkable projects(A: Climb Mount Everest) as they would never be done. Break them into small, actionable items.
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Why We Love The To-Do List
The To-Do list is almost a sacred technique of organizing your day and eventually your life. They lessen the day’s anxiety, provide a structure to power-through and are written proof of our productivity.
As the Zeigarnik Effect proves, we obsess over unfinished tasks and r...
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Failing to Keep a To-Do List
The trick with using To-Do Lists effectively lies in prioritizing the tasks on your list. Many people use an A – F coding system (A for high priority items, F for very low priorities).
Make sure that you break large tasks or projects down into specific, actionable steps – then you won...
The Problem with To-Do Lists
To-do lists call our attention to tasks that are easy to quantify and complete. These tasks can feel more pressing and important than they really are and make us prioritize them while neglecting the non-urgent projects that would offer greater rewards.
The To-Do List
- The to-do list is the most important component of any productivity system.
- It takes the mountain of tasks, chores, activities and ideas out of our head and into the world, where we can see them clearly.
- The to-do list frees up our brain for creative work, without the fear ...
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