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Post by chelsearickett on Mar 17, 2014 17:26:17 GMT -6
Didn't we already do this video? Anyway, I made a to-do list today. It consists of everything I need to get done this week. I've already gotten to check off 2 things and it feels pretty good to see that list get smaller. Even writing a to-do list can seem pointless, however. Sometimes I feel like I have to write "make a to-do list" on a to-do list otherwise it won't get done.
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Post by patrickschwaner on Mar 19, 2014 16:16:10 GMT -6
I find to-do lists to be very effective, so I liked the advice given in this video. Breaking large projects down and goals into single steps is a very effective and less stressful way to achieve something that may seem daunting. It's also good advice to "clean out" your to-do list every now and then. And while it's nice to know that new technology provides us with new ways to make a to-do list, I feel this seems a bit extreme and unnecessary.
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Post by arenee1370 on Mar 20, 2014 9:32:49 GMT -6
I am big on having a to do list. I probably should actually write down the things that need to be done in order to make sure that get accomplished. Not having projects on a to do list is something I didn't know should not be put on your to do list.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 11:05:02 GMT -6
Work Smart: How to Write a To-Do List
I have tried apps, lists, and even calendar tasks that remind me. Planning time and creating a to-do list is not for everyone. Personally, I will do whatever task is bothering me most. If it is a must do, I will create a task on my phone that will remind me to complete it. Otherwise, I will finish the tasks that seem most important at the time.
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Post by dnewson on Mar 25, 2014 21:44:07 GMT -6
I have learned over the years to be more realistic with my to do lists. As she stated it is best to list tasks that are achievable, there is no need to be overly optimistic and not complete anything at all. I totally agree with the suggestions given on this video.
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Post by stephaniesmith on Mar 26, 2014 18:15:25 GMT -6
I like that she said to make the to-do's manageable and doable. I always write projects on my to-do list which she says not to do. I guess I look at the bigger picture but what I should do is wrote that separately and maybe color code my to-do into what goal I will reach by completing the task. This video was very helpful.
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Post by benallbright on Mar 27, 2014 11:00:12 GMT -6
I started making to-do lists after reading the book "Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. I have made it into a habit to where I wouldn't get near as much done as I do now. Creating these lists are a no brainer when it comes to being more productive in everyday occurrences. I agree with this video.
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Post by darnette on Mar 31, 2014 21:33:24 GMT -6
I believe at some point in their lives, everyone has created a to-do list before or will create one in the future. On a to-do list, there need to be distinguished into actual tasks. If its a big task, break it down into steps that need to be taking in order to start that big task.
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Post by godwesso on Apr 1, 2014 1:35:09 GMT -6
Knowing the difference between tasks, goals and projects makes sense. I liked the fact that she talked about auditing the to do list, this I think is something am going to start doing. "Task should be small manageable and specific to increase the chances of it getting done."
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Post by susiekaz on Apr 2, 2014 15:56:51 GMT -6
Although this video was informative, I liked the to-don't list video more. I did like a few aspects of this video. I agree that you should not add your goals or a project to your to-do list. You want a to-do list to cover tasks that move these items along, not complete them. I also liked the apps that the video shared. I will have to download one.
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Post by kati3 on Apr 3, 2014 19:22:26 GMT -6
I have been making my "to-do" lists wrong my entire life! I've been putting projects and goals all over my lists and they still never get done. Now that I know the difference between tasks, goals, and projects I can make my lists more manageable and practical.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 7, 2014 22:49:51 GMT -6
I have mentioned in a previous post that I am a to-do lister. I often put things on my list that I have already done just so I can check them off and feel more accomplished. This video offered great tips on putting things on your list that are small, manageable, and specific. I agree that by breaking down large tasks or goals, that you will not feel so overwhelmed and that will be able to accomplish more things on your list because you will not constantly avoid the biggest tasks, because they will all seem like the same size.
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Post by jjohnson on Apr 8, 2014 18:27:30 GMT -6
I can’t explain the joy I get when I can delete, or erase, a task off of my To-do list. One of the biggest tools anyone can use when trying to complete tasks is motivation. If you see a list with ridiculous goals you have set for yourself, you will most likely not achieve them. The best thing to do, like the video said, is to make smaller goals that build upon one another. By breaking down that 50 page report into smaller, more manageable groups, such as chapter 1, executive summary, recommendations, etc., you are able to get more done. The different papers to the paper will come together to form a whole paper. Great video!
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Post by briandavis1 on Apr 15, 2014 12:14:34 GMT -6
Working smart is key to being effective. A to do list allows you to prioritize and organize things to handle during the day. To do lists will allows you to understand the tasks that are more important and which tasks are needed to be don first.
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Post by Rosie on Apr 15, 2014 14:57:00 GMT -6
This video seriously applies to me. I find myself making daily to-dos lists for every aspect of my life, but rarely completely finishing each list. I often put goals on my to-do lists instead of tasks, which causes them to never be accomplished. I will definitely take this video to heart and start making more realistic to-do lists, which have small and manageable tasks that allow me to take the right steps towards my overall goals.
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