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Revamp Your To-Do List to Stop Procrastinating

June 6, 2012/9 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

You know how I love lists…but I realize that sometimes they can overwhelm us. Even I’ve been a little stressed by all of the things on my to-do list from time to time.

This panic can lead to putting off what you need to get accomplished –- but it doesn’t have to! By simply modifying HOW you make your lists — you will cut down on procrastination.

Here are 5 ways to revamp your to-do list and be more productive:

1. Break up your list into sections. By making lists in categories like “job, family, home” — you will be less overwhelmed and be able to tackle each one individually. Read more

6 Productivity To-Don’ts

May 31, 2012/3 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Home, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Some of my favorite productivity tips include:

Making a to-do list
Taking breaks
Bribing yourself with manicures and ice cream

But sometimes the secret to being more efficient is knowing what NOT to do. I’ve compiled a few productivity to-don’ts that will help you get more done. Read more

Organize Everyone’s Birthday

May 29, 2012/4 Comments/in Apps, Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Holidays, List Making, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

How do you remember everyone’s birthday? It’s really difficult but if you have a system in place you can be the star of the family or your circle of friends!

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I use a list to track everyone’s birthdays throughout the year. I document all the birthdays and I have reminders emailed to me, so I know weeks in advance if a birthday is coming up so I can plan accordingly.

Now that I’m totally addicted to my iPhone — I need an app for everything! So I went in search of one and I found Birthday Calendar. This is essential if you want to be organized and have everyone’s birthday in one spot. Read more

List, Lists & More Lists

May 25, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success, Uncategorized/by Paula Rizzo

I can’t help myself — I have to make lists about everything. Planning trips, buying gifts, things to do, goals I have, restaurants I like, questions to ask, etc. etc. etc. So I’ve compiled some of my lists (and guests’ lists too) all in one place as a reference for you.

Check out my lists page and feel free to print them up and take them with you — to look for an apartment, to buy a bra, be a better parent or pack for a trip. I’m always working to improve and add to these lists. Please let me know if there are any you’d like me to find for you and I’ll track down the best expert with some tips. Or I’ll make the list myself — being that I love it so much. Hope you find these helpful!

6 Ways to Create a Peaceful, Organized Home

May 23, 2012/4 Comments/in Decorating, Fellow List Producers, Guest Posts, Home, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

There is something about organizing your home that creates this amazing feeling. You feel freer in a way. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed and put the task off until tomorrow, or next week, or never. My guest blogger, Jennifer Weiner, has a few ideas to get you back on track:

6 Ways to Create a Peaceful, Organized Home

by Jennifer Weiner

When you have a disorganized or cluttered house, it can be overwhelming to think about getting things in order, especially if you have children creating new messes every time you clean. Taking the time to set up a system of organization can bring a new peace and order to your home and to your family. Break the job into manageable chunks and fight the urge to ignore the chaos. Read more