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eLearning Series: Time Management
How Can I Manage My Time Better?
( 50 articles in this series )
How
Do I Create a To-Do List?
The
most difficult thing about creating your To-Do list is
simply remembering to make time to do it. In
a world where everything is moving so quickly that we don’t
have time to breathe, it is unlikely that everyone has time
to make their To-Do list every day. To-Do lists however can
be extremely productive and can help you stay organized and
on track. Therefore, you should in fact use them daily. If
you know you need a To-Do list, but have problems making or
sticking to it, then use these tips to help you along the way.
Making Time
If you are a person who needs a To-Do list, but rarely has
time to create one, here is a tip for you. Try making a weekly
To-Do list. Every Sunday, sit down, using your calendars and
planners and create a To-Do list for each day of the upcoming
week. This will only take a few minutes of your time, and you
won’t have to worry with making a list each day. You can add
to the weekly lists throughout the week as needed, but you
can use the originals as guidelines for your scheduled events.
If you can take out time once a week to create your lists,
then you will find yourself much less stressed about it all.
In general, after it is done, your week won’t look as chaotic
on paper as you thought it would be. Starting the week off
feeling less overwhelmed is a great feeling!
Where to Keep It
Keeping your lists organized is a matter of personal preference.
If you are a person who primarily works from home, or if you
are a homemaker, then you should keep your To-Do list posted
in a place where you will see it right away each day. You might
want to post it by your computer or keep in on the kitchen
wall. Choose a place where you will likely walk by it at least
ten times a day. If you work outside of the home, then you
will want to invest in a planner. This will allow you to keep
your lists as well as contact information for clients and a
calendar all at your fingertips. Being organized is a helpful
way to utilize a To-Do list, so keep everything neat.
What to Include
When making your weekly To-Do lists, you may find yourself
contemplating what to include. Although the lists are great
for your daily schedule, it is not necessary to include every
single activity you need to accomplish. For example, you do
not need to include the task of showering, unless it is the
most important thing you have to do and you are likely to forget
to do it. Include the most important tasks of the day, or tasks
that you are afraid you might forget. For example, a meeting
with a client or a doctor’s appointment may not seem like the
most important tasks, however they are time sensitive and should
be remembered.
You can also include tasks that other members of your staff
or of your family need to accomplish for the day. For instance,
if your son has a science project to work on, you may want
to include it on your list so you can help him remember to
work on it. This is particularly great for parents and allows
them to keep everything in one place. Coordinating activities
on your To-Do list will make life seem less hectic in general.
Making
a To-Do list can really save you headaches throughout the
week. Be sure to have your calendar when making your lists
so you can transfer important information back and forth between
the two. Keep the list in a place where you will be reminded
to use it, or organized in a daily planner. Glance at it several
times a day and mark off tasks as you complete them. This will
give you a sense of satisfaction while reminding you of the
next task. If you have never used a To-Do list, then try these
tips for at least two weeks. You will be shocked at how easy
it is to use time management skills when you are using a To-Do
list. # # # # #
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