Don’t put everything you need to do on your to-do list

Yesterday we created a to-do list. Today, I’m advocating that you should NOT put everything you need to do on a to do list. What? Yes, you heard me right. Save time and increase brain space by not writing it all down. Many time management and productivity professional tell you to start by writing everything…

Challenge: How accurate are your time estimates?

We had a long list of things to accomplish this weekend. Charles and I each had work-work, we also had house work, and vehicle maintenance, and birthday celebrations and a sick toddler…and…you know how it goes. Many of the things on our list were good things, but we both faced Saturday morning slightly overwhelmed. We…

Four simple ways to manage your to-do lists and tasks

As I’ve worked with multiple clients, a common thread is that the most overwhelmed folks have challenges that typically boil down to time management, prioritization and the sheer number of different activities and responsibilities one has. 1. Don’t over-complicate it. We’ve talked about this before, but it bears repeating. This isn’t rocket science. You don’t…