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Basic Steps For Using a To-Do List
- Add tasks as they appear to the appropriate list, assigning a due date if possible.
- Before the day ends, check your lists for the tasks you want to do the next day. You can add a due date for it.
- Review the lists at the end of the day to have a clear idea of how your tomorrow will be and ensure you haven’t missed any tasks.
- In the morning open your to do list and choose the tasks you want to start with. Mark the important ones and focus on them first.
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The To-Do List vs. The Calendar
The to-do list is for tasks and always requires actions to be completed. Meanwhile, the calendar is for events that happen by themselves, and may require participation.
Some events require tasks for a satisfactory completion, but those are tasks associated with the event, not part of...
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The Benefits Of Apps Over Paper For Organization
- Ease of access allows for usage on multiple platforms.
- Moving and duplicating tasks without rewriting them.
- Ability to set up alarms.
- A paperless and minimal life.
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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 se...
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Tips On Using Calendars
- Using calendars of different colors allows for easy identification.
- Adding additional information like duration and address can save you time.
- Sometimes it’s useful to set up alarms way before the event itself.
- Set up different calendars...
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Examples Of To Do Lists
- Personal: for tasks that only apply to your personal life and are somewhat time sensitive.
- Work: for work related tasks. You may want to create sister lists if your work is multifaceted. For instance: Work > Sales and Work > Acquisitions.
- Someday: for tas...
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Make a To-Do-List
- Make a to-do list for every day: One of the best time management tools you can develop.
- Make your to-do lists a habit: When something new comes up, add it to the list.
- Check off your completed tasks: This activity gives you a sense of accomplishment and g...
How to Use a Weekly/Daily To-Do List
- Focus on the Daily List: Once you've decided what chunk of your weekly list to handle, you may put the other tasks out of your mind.
- Don't Expand the Lists: If you finish your daily or weekly list earlier than expected, don't add a more as this wil...
Align your to-do list with goals
- Break down your big goals into daily tasks. You can't add "Get in shape" to your daily to-do list, but you can add "spend 30 minutes on my bike."
- Consider your week as a whole. You likely have multiple goals. Some goals benefit from daily activity,...
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