using a master to-do list
There is something so powerful about a central place to store all of your ideas, thoughts and to-do items. You don't feel distracted and scattered because everything's in one place.
Whenever I start feeling overwhelmed, I make a master to-do list of everything I need and want to do. My current list contains emails I have to send, projects I'm working on, errands that need to be run, several appointments and gifts I need to buy.
So why a master to-do list? What's wrong with the back of an envelope and millions of post-it notes?
- Writing it all down frees up your brain for big picture thinking so you don't have to concern yourself with remembering details.
- It eliminates all those bits and pieces of paper, post-it notes, backs of envelopes, etc.
- There is something about the act of actually putting pen to paper that seals things in your mind.
- Once you see it in black and white, you can deal with reality so much better rather than imagining how bad it all is.
- You can choose the exact number of tasks you want to tackle every day (I don't recommend more than 6) without feeling overwhelmed. Move these 6 tasks to your daily to-do list.
My challenge to you:
* Use a paper-based master to-do list or an electronic version if you prefer. The method doesn't matter much; what matters is that you have a central place to collect your tasks.
* First, write down everything you can think of - go wild; you can sort it out later.
Labels: Time-Management
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