To Do List Makeover

A Simple Guide To Getting The Important Things Done

by S.J. Scott

Number of pages: 98

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

BBB Library: Personal Success

ISBN: 9781499734454



About the Author

S.J. Scott provides daily action plans for every area of life: health, fitness, work and personal relationships.

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Editorial Review

This might sound familiar to you, you start each workday with a lengthy list of tasks, there’s a lot to do, but you are confident that every item can be completed. Then something unexpected comes up. Next thing you know, the day is almost over. You work hard at a frantic pace, but you end up feeling frustrated because there’s not enough time to do everything! Unfortunately, this is a common experience for many people. We all write lists with the hope that they will turn us into productivity machines. Sadly, to-do lists often have the opposite effects. The wrong type of list can be de-motivating, causing you to slack off and procrastinate. In other words, it is one thing to create a lengthy list, but it’s a whole other thing to complete tasks when we’re faced with dozens of distractions. Another problem is that it’s impossible to predict what will happen in the future. While you might start the day with a grand plan to complete an important project, you never know what crisis will arise from that next email or phone call. So, are you wondering why do so many people struggle with their time management and personal productivity? The answer lies in how they create their lists and what commitments they make on a daily basis. More often than not, people fill their lists with a disorganized mess of tasks, wants, needs, and random ideas. Then they set around and wonder why they’re not getting significant results in their lives! The trick to getting results is to make your to-do list as efficient as possible. To do this, you must rethink the way you manage your daily life. Specifically, you should use multiple lists that cover different types of task. It’s time for you to identify the important tasks and know how to structure each day so you complete these items. In short, it's time for you to do a to-do list makeover!  

Book Reviews

"The book’s main message is that you should use multiple lists that cover different types of task. And if you think that seems like creating and maintaining even more work, the author shows you how doing this helps you stay “laser-focused”, more productive, and less stressed out." Birds on the Blog

"The book’s core solution to the “to-do list” problem may be its own stumbling block, however. Creating more focused lists will definitely help a reader pay more attention to the items they add to their to-do list. Creating more lists mayalso create more problems." Small Biz Trends

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Wisdom to Share

If you relate each task to a specific reward, you’re more likely to complete it.

The best lessons come from practice, not setting around worrying about what you need to do.

You cannot finish a task if you never even start it.

It’s commonly thought that we work on tasks when we’re motivated to and skip them when we’re not.

When you notice your concentration slipping, stop the timer and take a break.

It’s impossible to maintain a high-level of energy throughout the entire day.

On your to-do list, there are sure to be tasks that require less energy; you should save for the times where you’re tired or unmotivated.

We all have tasks that require daily effort, not as part of a one-time project, but as activities that need to be accomplished on daily basis.

An important part of writing your project list is identifying challenges that might hinder your success.

The more you start your day with a focus on “bigger picture” tasks, the more you’ll achieve.

Make sure you include at least an hour of free time every day for unplanned activities.

Before starting any task, create a rough estimate of how much time you’ll need.

Each task should include a specific action.

Write down no more than three “critical tasks” for each day on a small piece of paper.

The more you start your day with a focus on “bigger picture” tasks, the more you’ll achieve.

You’ll find that creating a cushion for emergencies will reduce your stress levels.

Make sure you include at least an hour of free time every day for unplanned activities.

You should use multiple lists that cover different types of task.

The trick to getting results is to make your to-do list as efficient as possible

The wrong type of list can be de-motivating, causing you to slack off and procrastinate.

We all write lists with the hope that they will turn us into productivity machines. Sadly, to-do lists often have the opposite effects.

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