Do you keep seperate to do lists?
I keep my work to do list and my personal to do list seperate. I met someone that combines them and I was wondering if others do that also?
Yes, there are a lot of instructors just like you Chris. It's nice to chip away at small tasks from time to time. It can be a great confidence builder and motivating too.
I will either make a list for the next day or I will make todays list, first thing in the morning.
Also it is important to put secondary duties in order by difficulty and time usage.
I have found that putting smaller secondary tasks first in the list. It tends to give me the feeling that I am accomplishing something and building the confidence to "Power through" or chip away at the larger seconday tasks.
This strategy can work well for some instructors Kenneth. Being able to see all action items on one list can help you feel like your work and life stress are both under control.
I've always combined personal and professional onto one list where relevant.
Yes, ordering by importance is a great way to focus in on your priority tasks.
I keep one list ordered according to importance.
Great question Anitabanu! More and more instructors have been consolidating their lists to see a more holistic view of their tasks. This single list helps them balance work and personal items without concentrating too much on one or the other category.
