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Don’t Let Your To-Do List Bully You!

April 12, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Decision Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Do you sometimes feel like you are being bullied by your to-do list? You’re not alone. Even I feel that way sometimes. But the key is taming the to-do list to allow you to check everything off of it. It takes discipline and know how. I was recently interviewed about to-do lists and how to take charge of your to-do list.

A lot of times people set themselves up for failure with their to-do lists right off the bat. What I mean by that is that you put too much on your list. You put unrealistic things on the list that you can’t possibly accomplish! Don’t do that!

Here are few things that will help you get your to-do list done:

1. Make bite-sized lists

2. Be realistic

3. Ask for help

4. Don’t mix your lists — to-dos aren’t the same as life lists. Know the difference

5. Read my other tips here

The “Hit Time” Method for Getting More Done

February 20, 2012/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

In TV news we use the term “hit time” a lot. It means the time that your story will be “hitting the air.” We will say “what time is your hit?” or “this hits in 10 minutes,” or “are you going to make your hit?” Using strict deadlines in the news business works — the newscast will carry on with or without you. So you better be prepared and make your hit time. I’ve carried over the idea of hit times into my daily life.

Using the “Hit Time” Method

When I get dressed in the morning I have several “hit times” where I know if I’m not doing a certain thing at that time — I will be late. For instance — if I’m not out of the shower by 7:15am — I won’t be able to do my hair, makeup, eat breakfast, read the newspaper and check my email. I like doing all those things (and yoga) before I leave in the morning. I know by this “hit time” what I have time to do and what I can’t do so I can still make it to work at a reasonable time. Read more

Keep Track of Your Lists

September 21, 2011/0 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Books, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Movies, Reduce Stress, Saving Time/by Paula Rizzo

To-do lists aren’t limited to just items you need to pick up at the grocery store. I make to-do lists for books to read, restaurants to try, quotes that mean something to me, movies I want to see, names I like, recipes to make, clothes to buy, etc. I basically take notes on everyday life.

Usually I keep a running tab of these lists in my email drafts folder. I may or may not remember to refer to them. Oh well — at least I try! But now I’ve found a website that will help you keep track of all your running lists and even remind you to check them out again.

The site is called Pistashio and it allows you to “stash” links and items to check out later. The creators have broken the lists up for you into categories. These are Eat & Drink, Watch, Read, Listen and See & Do. I like all these categories — but I wish I could change some of them and add my own.

One of the things that I really like about this site is that you can share your lists on social media sites and set reminders. The reminders will nudge you to check out your lists and take action on them. Pistashio is like if your to-do list and Read It Later had a baby. Check it out and let me know if it helps you keep your lists straight.

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