Today, I was trying to be prepared for the day, so I started a to-do list. I knew it wasn’t all encompassing. But I really wanted it to be a productive day. I think it started with just four things on the list. As the morning started to get rolling, I kept knocking things off the list that weren’t even written down yet. I had time to plan for future meetings, call many parents and meet with teachers.
I kept looking at that to-do list. It didn’t seem like I was getting those few things done, yet I was non-stop working. So I decided to write down the things that I didn’t write down the day before - but knew I needed to get them done. I wrote them and then crossed them off even though they were already done. Then I could see that I actually did more than what my original list showed. I forgot how much I like making daily lists. It helps me stay organized, focused and on task. I think I am going to start using them at home and at school more. There is something to be said for when you cross things off that list as they get done!
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Teri Keys
3/21/2022 10:43:41 pm
Crossing things off of a list is the best. I love how you wrote things down just to cross them off.
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Katie Krzos
3/22/2022 04:19:37 am
I also feel more accomplished when I write things down just to cross them off. It somehow gets me more motivated to finish the rest of the never ending list!!
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Trina Perez
3/22/2022 07:03:15 pm
I used to make fun of my mom and all of her lists. Now, I live by them!! Lists at home, lists at work, post-its on my computer, my phone and in my car. Someone once told me that I should just use the memo app for all of my lists, which I do sometimes....but I would have to remember to open the app.
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Michelle
3/23/2022 07:41:21 pm
Trina-There is an app?? I would forget to open it. Sometimes pen and paper is best!!
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