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I find that having a to do list is an absolute must. With trying to balance work and home it would be impossible to get everything done without one. Even having one I sometimes struggle to get everything done. Here is a short tutorial on creating a to do list.

Choose your method. Some people prefer sitting down with a piece of paper and a pen. Others craft theirs on the computer. It doesn’t matter what you have your to do list on, it is just important to have one.

Make creating your list a priority. Schedule time once a week for sitting down and working on your to do list. It may take you five minutes and it may take you an hour. The first few weeks of making a list will be the most difficult. Schedule in more time than you think you will need. If you have time left over, than get to work on your list.

Start out slow. Put a minimum of items on your list at first until you get a feel for what you can accomplish in a week. Each week add more items until you get to the point where you are not crossing everything off. It is okay to carry over items from one week to the next on occasion. If you are doing it every week though, your expectations are too high.

Have a Master Planning Session. Once a year and once a month you should set long range goals. Having long range goals can help to keep you focused and your mind on the big picture, especially if you are looking to grow your business or client list.

Keep Notes. Write down things throughout the week as they occur to you. Creating the list for next week will be much easier if you have the majority of the items decided on. Plus if you find you finish your list early you will have something new to work on.

What are your tips for creating a to do list? Do you find having one increases your productivity? I know that it does for me.

Warmly,
Mia