Posted by dmcnulty | Posted in iPhone, organization, to-do list | Posted on 3:52 PM
I get stressed frequently and intensely. I thrive on to-do lists. Sometimes, I even write things that I do but forgot to put on a list just so I can cross it off. I love the satisfaction of crossing off an item because it makes me feel like I am being productive.
However, to-do lists don't take away my stress. They add to it.
I always feel like I'm forgetting something on my list. I make "sub lists" so I can feel organized for my day's goals (i.e. having a master to-do list and then smaller Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday lists with the master list's tasks). I wasted a lot of time making lists.
Zach finally intervened. He suggested buying smart phones. For months, I said no because I thought he had an ulterior motive of just wanting to buy a new toy. Eventually, I caved in.
And, wow. It has made a huge, positive difference.
We bought iPhones. I have an application loaded onto my phone called "To Do's." I type in what I need to do in there. What's great about it is that I don't have to worry about losing a piece of paper or always bringing it around with me. My phone is almost always right next to me so if I need to remember something, it is within close distance. I don't have to worry about remembering everything. I also am actually less likely to constantly look at the list because it is not staring me in the face all of the time (like a Post-It note would be by my desk). Yet, I get a lot done using this digital form of organization.
Thanks, tech junkie husband of mine.
For now,
Dana
However, to-do lists don't take away my stress. They add to it.
I always feel like I'm forgetting something on my list. I make "sub lists" so I can feel organized for my day's goals (i.e. having a master to-do list and then smaller Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday lists with the master list's tasks). I wasted a lot of time making lists.
Zach finally intervened. He suggested buying smart phones. For months, I said no because I thought he had an ulterior motive of just wanting to buy a new toy. Eventually, I caved in.
And, wow. It has made a huge, positive difference.
We bought iPhones. I have an application loaded onto my phone called "To Do's." I type in what I need to do in there. What's great about it is that I don't have to worry about losing a piece of paper or always bringing it around with me. My phone is almost always right next to me so if I need to remember something, it is within close distance. I don't have to worry about remembering everything. I also am actually less likely to constantly look at the list because it is not staring me in the face all of the time (like a Post-It note would be by my desk). Yet, I get a lot done using this digital form of organization.
Thanks, tech junkie husband of mine.
For now,
Dana
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