To Do Lists

Spring Cleaning ... Or Not

Colleen Morton Busch | Posted 05.20.2012

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Colleen Morton Busch

It's not what I do -- the item on the list -- that ultimately matters. What matters is why I put the task on the list in the first place. That's the energy that drives intention.

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You Don't Have to Do it All

Jinny Ditzler | Posted 05.09.2012

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Jinny Ditzler

After a moment of desperation, I laughed out loud. Hopeless! The list is getting longer, not shorter. Do I really have to do everything I think I have to do? And my inner wisdom whispered, "No."

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Death, Taxes and To-Do Lists: You Can Take the Sting Out of One of Them

Janet Carlson | Posted 05.30.2012

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Janet Carlson

I've found a way to tame the "to-do list" beast. It came to me a few years ago, when I was trying to establish a better balance between work and whatever else.

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A Surprising Way To Combat Memory Loss

Ann Brenoff | Posted 01.29.2012

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Ann Brenoff

As much as I dislike Rick Perry, I totally got how he couldn't remember the third federal department he plans on eliminating if we elect him President. Now finally, we have something to blame for those unfortunately named "senior moments."

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Why Americans Need To Stop 'Micro-Tasking'

Mark Morford | Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: Microtasking, Multitasking, To-Do Lists, Work, Work Ethic, Productivity, Death, Efficiency, Healthy Living Mind, Emotional Intelligence, Rumi, Time Management, Unplug and Recharge, Healthy Living News
Mark Morford

In other words, you have your gift, your offering, your divine instructions. Don't screw it up.

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7 Ways To Avoid Procrastinating (PHOTOS)

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Tasks, Work, Schedule, Procrastination, Stop Procrastinating, Overcoming Procrastination, How to Avoid Procrastination, Commitments, Unplug and Recharge, To Do Lists, Todo List, Slidepollajax, Healthy Living News
Gretchen Rubin

We all have to make ourselves do things that we just don't want to do. Here are seven tricks to help you power through those unwanted tasks.

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Adorable Day Ahead: The Funniest Kids To-Do Lists Ever (PICTURES)

Posted 05.25.2011

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As adults, it's easy to lose sight of our priorities. We get so bogged down by the endless tasks flowing out of our Google Calendars that we forget wh...

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Your Holiday Weekend To-Do List

Flavorpill LA | Posted 05.25.2011

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For the rest of the best in LA's cultural happenings, check out Flavorpill LA The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus Starts Friday Dec 25 Daily Vari...

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Fashion Week: Prettier Brains for Fall

E. Jean Carroll | Posted 05.25.2011

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E. Jean Carroll

I didn't feel any smarter when I took the ten milligrams of Adderall; I simply felt lively. After seven hours at my desk, which flew by like seven minutes, I stood up, stretched, and did something very odd.

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Beyond Your To-Do List: How To Aspire To An Inspired Life

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Inspiration, To-Do Lists, The Inner Life, Living With Meaning, Meaning, Aspirational Goal, Healthy Living News
Russell Bishop

Changing gears ever so slightly (that's code in my family for completely and utterly), let's turn our attention to something that matters a bit more t...

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How Little Things Make A Big Difference

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Effectveness, Job Satisfaction, The Balanced Life, To-Do Lists, Living With Meaning, Meaning, Getting Things Done, Personal-Effectiveness, Satisfaction, Healthy Living News
Russell Bishop

In recent weeks, we talked about why to do lists don't work, and then showed the opposite view by offering some ideas about how to use a to do list ef...

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The Burnout Antidote: Why Less Is More

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Overwhelm, The Balanced Life, The Inner Life, To-Do Lists, Burnout, Personal Effectiveness, Healthy Living News
Russell Bishop

It's quite easy to spend an entire day getting things done and when you get to the end of the day, you still don't feel like much happened. That can lead to burnout or a sense of overwhelm.

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How To Use A To-Do List Effectively

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Personal-Productivity, Take Back Your Life, The Balanced Life, To-Do Lists, Goals, Getting Things Done, To Do Lists, Healthy Living News
Russell Bishop

In previous posts, we talked about the multi-tasking challenge, and suggested some ways to substitute multi-goaling instead. Two weeks ago, we began ...

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Why To Do Lists Don't Work

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

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Russell Bishop

Last week, we looked at Stress Free Ways To Get More Done. Evidently, that idea resonated with quite a few people. Part of the problem has to do wit...

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So What Did You Do Today?

Heather Cabot | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Balancing Work and Family, Achievements, Organizing, Being a Mom, Responsibility, Children, Balancing Your Life, To-Do Lists, Life Coach, Motherhood, Prioritizing, Mothering Advice, Organization, Healthy Living News
Heather Cabot

Until I had my children, I never really appreciated what it felt like to get to dinnertime and wonder what you really accomplished that day -- yet feel exhausted.

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Embrace Your Inner Sloth

Lauren Cahn | Posted 11.17.2011

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Lauren Cahn

There is a part of me that feels very guilty about doing all of this nothing. But I'm working on coming to terms with the notion that what I really wanted was something as simple as, well, nothing.

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9 Tips For Boosting Personal Productivity

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

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Gretchen Rubin

I confess: I can't touch each piece of paper just one time. I can't return every email within 24 hours. I can't maintain a clear desk at all times. I ...

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Mental Ecology: The Art Of List-Making

David Allen | Posted 11.17.2011

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David Allen

In honor of Earth Day, let's look at how to use our natural mental resources more effectively. My systems are set up and maintained with a standard ...

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The Curse Of The Eternally Urgent

David Allen | Posted 11.17.2011

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David Allen

Ignoring secondarily important actions and projects because you are too busy and concerned with urgent things fosters continual crisis management. It ...

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