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Turn Your To-Do List into a Ta-Done List!
Turn Your To-Do List into a Ta-Done List!
Breon Bradley 06-12-2024 3 min read
We often create to-do lists with great enthusiasm, only to find ourselves disappointed by how little we've accomplished later. Here’s how to regain control and maintain it:
To-do lists generally fall into three categories: Time management (either under planning or overplanning), Goal planning (long-term, short-term, daily goals), and Project planning (starting or managing too many projects).
Here are 5 steps to making that to-do list ta done!
Create Multiple Lists: Whether it’s groceries, home projects, or finances, create lists as needed.
Choose Your Method: Decide if you prefer digital tools like Google Tasks or Todoist for efficiency or the satisfaction of handwritten lists. Consider pros and cons for your decision.
Batch Tasks: Group similar tasks together—handle emails, shopping, or calls in dedicated sessions to streamline your workflow.
Time Blocking: Allocate specific blocks of time for tasks. Assign due dates to maintain focus and accountability.
Action-Oriented: Start each task with a verb to clarify actions needed for completion.
Bonus Tip 1
Bonus Tip 1
Feeling overwhelmed? That is perfectly okay. We have all be there, and if that is the case focus on one task all the way through until project completion. It's better to get one thing completely done than nothing at all OR even worse a bunch of things started with none finished.
Bonus Tip 2
Bonus Tip 2
Tasks are not goals! Do not fall for that misconception, often times people will have a goal of getting something done for the day, week, month etc. But that is a goal. A task is a clearly defined actionable step.
As someone experienced in administrative roles, I use Google Calendar for time blocking and Google Tasks with the Eisenhower method for prioritization. This setup keeps me focused and productive throughout the day.
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