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To-Do Lists: Paradoxical Productivity Tool
- Don’t start with too many tasks.
- Break large projects down into small tasks
- Be as specific as you can
- Use a verb : Study Unit:1 is much more actionable than Unit:1
- Complete the Important and Urgent tasks first
- Give yourself less time than you think you need. As Parkinson’s Law says “Work expands to take the time allotted for it”
- Don’t forget to take breaks in between large tasks
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Task Lists Template
Master List:
- Your go-to list where you write anything
- From a chore to a project
Weekly List:
- What you want to do this week, based on your schedule and availability
Daily List:
- This ...
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Daily To-Do List Template
Big Tasks:
- Can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours.
- Maximum of 2 such tasks
- Main focus for the day.
Medium Tasks
- Take around 15, 30 to 45 minutes
- Maximum of 3 Medium tasks
- Use to boost your motivation
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