• A to-do list doesn’t forget

• A to-do list helps you set priorities

• A to-do list lets you coordinate similar tasks

• A to-do list tracks your progress

• A to-do list makes it easy to carry-over tasks

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• You remember to carry out all necessary tasks
• You tackle the most important jobs first, and do not waste time on trivial tasks.
• You do not get stressed by a large number of unimportant jobs.

via mindtools

• Small tasks. 
• Single-task.
• Unplug. 
• Clear your desk.
• Focus.
• Take breaks.
• Groom yourself.
• Take a walk.
• Exercise.
• Again, think of opportunities.
• Baby steps.
• Find fun stuff to do.
• Commit thyself.
• Rewards.

via zenhabits

• Print out a copy of the Weekly Schedule that is part of this section of the site.
• Construct an overview for your upcoming week by writing in some of your higher priority tasks.
• Remember your time estimates. Are you being realistic?
• Make your to-do list using the following guidelines.
• Your to-do list can be a daily plan or, like the one below, a running list of priorities for the week.
• get into the habit of making your list every morning or every evening.
• be specific - define exactly what you have to do
• break your tasks into small steps - it leads to greater success
• ask yourself if it is feasible for you to complete all your A's during the day
• ask yourself if you will feel good about yourself if you complete all your A's for the day

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