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Tips On How To Set Up To Do Lists

Tips On How To Set Up To Do Lists

  • Start task names with a verb to make them more descriptive and easy to understand.
  • Break each task into smaller tasks.
  • Create temporary lists when needed.
  • Erase the temporary lists when you’re done with them.
  • Automate the setting up of recurring tasks when possible.
  • Keep it simple. Don’t use features your software has unless you need it.

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