INTERNET ROUND-UP: Keep Your To-Do List Short

If your to-do list seems infinite, you may find that you never accomplish all your tasks — and you’re ultimately wasting time. Some indications that your list is too long: Your to-do list is more than one page; looking at your to-do list makes you feel stressed; your to-do list includes small tasks only listed so you can have something to cross off; or, you find yourself tackling the easiest assignments first. Remember: Your to-do list should be a tool that works for you, not a piece of paper or digital checklist that leaves you feeling overwhelmed. Here is some advice from top organizing experts on how to get more done with a shorter to-do list!

12 tips to keep your to-do list short, as well as useful | FACILE THINGS

The main function of a to-do list is to get you organized and easy, knowing that you do not forget anything. But if you let it grow without care, it can produce an entirely different effect. A long list can ruin your sense of control and become a source of stress and frustration. [FACILETHINGS]

3 ways to get more done with a shorter to-do list | KACY PAIDE

To-do lists are usually more cluttered & complicated than they need to be. I’ve spent years teaching my clients how to work off of shorter, simpler lists to get more done in less time. In this new video you’ll learn 3 specific ways to work off of to-do lists that are calm, uncluttered, and prioritized. (These are far simpler than you expect!) I’ve even created 2 free, printable PDF lists for you to start using today! [THEINSPIREDOFFICE]

Stop putting so much stuff on your to-do list | PRODUCTIVITYIST

When you use a to-do list, you know the feeling you get when you are unable to complete all of the items on it. In some cases, your to-do list may even get longer during the day. It’s time to change this approach. How can we do this? It’s time to make shorter to-do lists. [PRODUCTIVITYIST]