To Do List Or Not To Do List
With only a few days to go until the launch of our online time management course, There Is Enough Time on 10th July, here’s another taster of what is in store. According to our resident time management expert, Andrea Osborne, one of the most essential tools in the quest for productivity is the humble to-do list.
If you have used a to-do list before and didn’t feel that it had made a difference, perhaps you could give it another try. Andrea will cover this topic in depth during the online course but, for now, here are 6 easy steps to creating effective to-do lists.
Capture Everything – Gather up absolutely all of your notes before you start to build your to-do list. Now is the time to collect all of those post-it notes, old envelopes, cigarette packets and receipts you have scrawled on. Add these all to one list and include any emails which cannot immediately be actioned.
Categorise – Once you have completed your list, split the tasks into categories. Usual categories include client, personal, admin, finance and marketing. Once you start, you will quickly realise what categories you need.
Break It Down – Now simplify the categories. Breaking each task down into bite-size chunks will make it seem more manageable and allow you to properly track your progress.
Make It Actionable – In order for your to-do list to be effective, your tasks need to be actionable. Don’t note that you want to use social media, add a task of tweeting five times a week. Remember that it must be simple and achievable.
Prioritise – You know what you need to do, now decide what needs to be done first and arrange your tasks accordingly.
Review – Remember to review your to-do list regularly and remove the tasks you have completed. There is nothing quite like the feeling of knowing you have achieved some of your goals!
For another 20 tricks and tips about prioritising, organising your to do lists and getting the most from your day, register now for our time management course, There Is Enough Time.
Act now for your bonus – the first 4 people to sign up will have a 45 minute individual session with Andrea Osborne.
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