It was around this time that I started experimenting with different planners and to-do lists. There was so much to keep track of: homework, internships, extracurriculars, where I put my car keys. Suddenly, it felt impossible to remember things as well as I used to. My brain changed during my first year of college. (Anyone have an extra proton pack lying around?) Every day it just grows bigger and bigger as I desperately try to get it under control. That’s kind of what my to-do list reminds me of. You know that slimy, green ghost from Ghostbusters? The one that floats around eating everything in sight? This method is good for self-motivated people with competing priorities who love crossing the easy items off their list (a little too much), and don’t need much support to stay focused.
This method is good for daydreamers, multitaskers, and people who are easily distracted. Tuesday: Keep a running list but do just “one thing” on it.This method is good for people who like structure, aren’t afraid of a crowded calendar, and love planning ahead. Monday: Get rid of your to-do list and instead schedule out your tasks in your digital calendar.
I tracked my overall productivity and stress levels to see which worked best. But which method prevails? Over four days, I tried four ways of organizing my to-do list. There are a lot of methods out there for staying organized.
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