Tool 2: Your To-Do List
Learn how to use your to-do List tool effectively.
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So, we’ve looked at calendars, which are how you manage your time, but how do you organize and prioritize your tasks? This is where your to-do list comes in. I’m sure you’ve used to-do lists before. However, like calendars, a certain amount of discipline is required to make them really work for you.
Your to-do list should be the only place where your tasks live. Tasks may temporarily live elsewhere, such as your brain or in an email, but ultimately the to-do list is their home.
Stick to your to-do lists
Let’s suggest a strict rule for yourself: if it’s not on your to-do list, then you’re not doing it. This has two benefits. First, it makes you keep your to-do list up-to-date and prioritized, helping you stay organized. Second, it allows you to free up mental space by not worrying about all of the other tasks that you need to remember to do. What should you do with an email asking you ...