To Do List
I've found that including even simple things on my to do lists... "check email", etc. give me a sense of accomplishment. I then feel motivated to continue completing items and crossing them off.
Writing things down on a "TO DO LIST" is an excellent way for me to make sure I am addressing everything that needs to be addressed cause relying on my memory alone,let's just say isn't a good thing.
Eric, Interesting technique and I can see how this could work well. When you have your list in the classroom, everyone can see what needs to be accomplished. I find that students and fellow faculty members who know the list will help you drive toward the goals of the day. Giving people transparency into your objectives can often be helpful.
Dr. Melissa Read
Once I started using a To Do List, it helped me organize all my tasks and was very easy to organize with priority.
I like to keep a second running board in the classroom. I use this board as a hit list and check off all the needed goals of the day.
Indeed true Elke. To do lists are a great way to inventory the range of tasks that we need to achieve daily, weekly and yearly.
To do lists are a great way to really take stock of what I need to do. I too like putting those little items on my list, as they do take up time collectively. That way, I can review what I actually did accomplish.
Sounds like you've got a great system in place Wendy. Keep it up!
I agree. I make myself a check list every week and it makes me feel better when I continue to cross items off my list.
Absolutely Katie. If I don't write everything down, I tend to forget something. I keep notes/lists with me all the time.
I am a "to do list" gal!! This keeps me from forgetting tasks.
Excellent to hear Carly and I feel the same way. It's wonderful to be able to cross things off the list! Gives us a sense of accomplishment for sure!
a to do list and prioritizing the tasks on it works well in everyday life as well as the classroom. i feel great when i cross off things on my list, and then can create a new list with new priorities on a daily basis.
I use to do lists in my professional and personal life. Not only does it allow me to prioritize and list my tasks, but to allot my "me" time, without costing me in the long run. Writing things down also saves space for more important thoughts, ideas, memories, etc.
Indeed true Marie-Christine and I feel the same way. It gives us a great sense of accomplishment to cross items off our lists.
I do agree, my to do list is on my smartphone, for home I have the bills listed under pay day and delete them as I pay them, in my classroom I have a to do list for all of my class topics and plot my work daily.
This works best for me!!!
A to do list is very effective in time management. I used this method at home aswell, for bills, vacation planning and etc. One major motivator is crossing off what needed accomplishing and having it finalized.
yes, in a sense it is like a strategic plan. It gives you a sense of why you need to do what you need to do, what you have yet to do and what you have achieved.
There is a lot to be said for creating lists to assist in time management and in eliminating stress. Short term, ongoing and long term to do
lists can assist us in staying focused and give us a sense of accomplishment. Prioritizing to do list is also of utmost importance iin assisting us in moving toward optimal personal and professional performance.
I agree with this. It's very helpful to have a to do list so we can stay organized and on top of things.
