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3 Steps for Creating a To Do List That Works

Posted by Carolyn on
 July 27, 2021

Is your To Do List not getting things done for you? Are you struggling to create a To Do List that works? Many of my clients are frustrated that they have created many lists over and over and over again and none work. None of their lists help them get stuff done.

To Do Lists are not all equal. Some work better than others. Let’s get yours working for you. Here are 3 steps for creating one that works:


1. Write only 3 Items on your To Do List

While you may feel that you have dozens and dozens of items to accomplish for the time you are planning, the reality is the most people only get one or two items done. I recommend focussing on only three items: the top three priority items that will accomplish your goals for the day. Everything else can sit on a parking lot list. Focus your List with tasks; don’t distract it with wishes dreams and wishes.


2. “Verb Up” your To Do List

Start each of the three items on the To Do List with an action verb. An action verb is a clear direction to your brain; do something, action is required. Even the exact action is clear.  Many people make the mistake of writing their list with nouns. Your brain sees the noun and knows something needs to be done. But what? Your brain has to work harder to remember what desired “to do” actually is. Giving your brain a clear action verb makes it crystal clear what needs to be done. You and your brain can both focus the task.

For example, rather than writing “Cake”, write “bake Cathy’s birthday cake”. If you plan to ice the cake as well, “Ice Cathy’s birthday cake” would be a separate item.


3. Complete Item 1 Before Moving to the Next Item.

Focus on the top priority until it is finished.  Keep working on the top priority item on your list until it is actually completed. Then, and only then, move onto the second item.  Use this key ingredient and make sure your To Do’s are finished and your List is working.  If the item is too big to finish in the time allotted, break it into smaller task and schedule the tasks for when there is time.

Using these three steps will strengthen your list’s ability to work for you. And hey, you want it working hard for you right? Finish your priorities; your To Do List is working for you.

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Done in ’20 Offer

Posted by Carolyn on
 November 27, 2019

Use Promo Code SMALLBIZSAT at checkout for $100 off.

Done is 20 with Certified Professional Organizer and productivity coach Carolyn Caldwell is the 55 minute coaching that will turn 2020 into the year  you get stuff done and see your To Do’s become Done’s.

Booked in December 2019, Carolyn will walk you through creation of a dynamic, get it done To Do List. Done in 20 includes a work sheet, a recorded Zoom call and sample lists to ensure your success in getting things done in 2020. From brain dumps to time deepening, you will be planning like a productivity pro.  Done in 20 provides the direct support and encouragement available with a live coaching call.

Take advantage of Black Friday weekend offer; save $100 if booked by December 2, 2019.

Use Promo Code SMALLBIZSAT at checkout for $100 off.

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Tags : Productivity Offer, To Do List
Managing clutter is a journey.

Your Clutterfree Journey

Posted by Carolyn on
 November 25, 2019

Being Organized is a Journey

When I first meet a new client, they frequently talk about “getting organized”.  Often, clients are looking for that perfect organized state that will never need any further work..

“What do I need to do to get organized?” they may ask. They look for that perfect tool or piece of furniture or perhaps the perfect filing system for their office. There is one organized way to set up a wardrobe or closet and if they could just figure out what it is, they would never again be disorganized.

My experience demonstrates that in fact, getting organized is a journey.  It’s not the perfect closet set up from the magazine or the perfectly labelled jars from a social media platform.  Labelled jars and beautiful closets might be a stage of the journey. 

Your Clutterfree Journey Changes

There is a natural ebb and flow of things throughout our life . Objects come into our life, they spend some time with us and us with them. Their role in our life is complete at some point. Objects naturally move on to another life with another individual because we no longer need them.

For some that Journey is one that twists and turns with many hills, valley, mountains and bridges.  The Journey is harder at some times in our lives than others because of the nature of objects. For example, some mothers have alot of trouble parting with their babies clothes or toys. Some individuals have more difficulty avoiding accumulation than others. Some individuals have more trouble parting with objects.  Even those living a minimlaist lifestyle have a Journey with twists and turns.  Sometimes the journey take alot of concentration and othertimes, hardly any attention at all.

Thoughts and Actions Can be Clutterfree

It isn’t just the objects that make up clutter. Our thoughts can have clutter. Our activities can have clutter. Ever get to the end of a busy, exhausting day and wonder why your top priority for the day didn’t get done? Hmmm, maybe some clutter got in the way on your To Do List! A Clutterfree Journey can include an action-oriented List. An action-oriented To Do List gets stuff done.

More Information, Tips and Strategies

I invite you to come back and share your Clutterfree Journey. This blog is designed to help you navigate it successfully. You can look forward to information, tips and strategies and some company on your Journey.

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