Emmanuelle T.
After breakfast, I start by listing what I know I need to do in the day and what I would like to do in the day. Then throughout the day I tick off each task I accomplish. I also tend to add some throughout the day that I think off. What hasn't been done in that day usually is reported for the following day.
Vincent X.
It depends on how my brain is working for the day. Sometimes, I need to do a dump of all the tasks — from small to arduous, the ones I was planning on doing today and any other task I’ve been putting off, and then tackling either the oldest or the most difficult one. Once I complete that first task, I find that chipping away at everything else is a breeze.
When I feel really focused and that my life isn’t in chaos, I’ll write down the tasks that are most important for the day.
Charlotte E.
I try to write everything down, even if it is routine. This helps me feel more accomplished and helps me see how busy I'll really be. It also gives me a chance to purposefully vary my routine a little each day. For example, I usually try to do something creative for 30 minutes–will that be painting or dance? I make a choice and write it down. It also helps me remember to eat meals at a good time instead of getting lost in my tasks.
Caro B.
It depends on my level of motivation. Some days i need better self controlling, or reminding of my tasks, then i write it more. For the rest of the time I will write just the out of the ordinary tasks
Valerie N.
Every morning I sit in the quiet in a comfy chair with a hot coffee and I write my gratitude’s. I have also started a routine of setting my intentions for the day, with the AEIOUY strategy. Doing these two things help me identify the tasks that I want to accomplish and how I want my day to unfold. And so I do have a TO DO List For each day but I don’t plan exactly when I will do everything. I also need to be able to shift and take the day as it comes.
Emma W.
I only write things that are out of my routine, and that are much best done today rather than anything I’d just like to get to today. I find it too overwhelming if there’s too many tasks on the list and having a smaller, more achievable list encourages me to actually complete all the tasks on it
Marilou Y.
I just write out things that are important in the day, the differences, even if they are things I do a lot. I also like to write so I know what times to do these activities. However I do not for example write down when to brush my teeth. I just know that I’m going to do this already.
Related Questions
- How could I effectively use my time without laziness
- I need this to be so simple. And struggle to now what to include and what to leave out. Too basic and they seem pointless. Too detailed and they seem to take up too much time I could be focusing on other things… any suggestions on how to prioritise and discriminate between tasks to include and task to accept as given.
- Do you write the small and mundane tasks like cook, go for a walk etc on your list?
- What do you include in your most basic routines- what is something that simply must be done no matter what?
- Do you write only a few tasks on your to do list, or do you write everything that you have to do and then pick the top three or so to get done today? I’m never sure which approach is most effective.
- Do you check and adjust your to do list throughout the day? How do you remember?
- Do you ever feel like you write to much stuff to do for one day?
- Do you write down your routines too or skip them since they are ‘routines’?
- Which order do you accomplish your tasks? Due date? Importance? Fun making it?
- what are some things you always put on your to do? do you find that having the same activity at the same space everyday makes you more likely or less likely to actually do it??