5 tips on how to create an excellent to-do list
You will, no doubt, know by now that a to do list can be an incredibly powerful productivity tool.
However, it can only be powerful if used correctly otherwise it can be a pain…
These tips will help you to create an outstanding list and reap the rewards in the form of much-improved time management and productivity.
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Top 5 tips for a terrific to do list
- Prioritise everything – Absolutely everything you need to get done must be prioritised in order of importance. Sorting into low, medium and high priority will help ensure everything gets done on time
- Set deadlines – There is a difference between importance and urgency. Now that your tasks are ordered by importance, arrange them according to urgency. What needs to be done today? What is important, but can wait until next week?
- How long will it take? – Any quick two-minute tasks should be cleared off your list as soon as possible. Everything else should be separated into categories according to the expected time taken and effort required. Tackle the huge effort ones first, don’t use it as an excuse to procrastinate.
- Review and rearrange – Most of us will have ad-hoc tasks popping up throughout the day, so your to do list may well need to be adjusted. Don’t forget to amend your list should priorities change too
- Check your calendar – Make sure you have scheduled time for any pre-arranged events which are entered onto your calendar (either paper or online)
Bonus tip – Have fun – An excellent to do list will include scheduled “downtime” too. Planning to go to the gym for an hour or for a leisurely swim? Add it to the list so you’re not tempted to skip it to spend the extra time on other tasks instead
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