Comments on: How I Keep Things Moving Merrily Along

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:19:02 +0000

Cool! I like the quick at a glance view.

I also really like that it’s sort of self policing. A digital todo list can stretch forever, but if you put too many projects horizontally on a task grid, it becomes obvious quickly whether you’re stretching yourself thin. 5-6 is probably a heavy but manageable load of projects, and if it gets too far beyond that (say 20 or 30 projects) just LOOKING at it is a quick way to see that it’s too much!
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By: Meeks

Meeks — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:48 +0000

Good on you for setting it all out like that. I am a visual person, so that would be perfect for me! Plus it would feel so good to cross things off your list!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:40 +0000

Hi Sherri, I think your task grid is a wonderful visual way of seeing it all. That looks really useful! I am also a mom of 2, work from home mother, freelancer and creative business on the side. I keep my to do list all in one doc and set out 5-10 goals per month to work on(excluding my full time job – that has a list all it’s own!) Although my system has been working I really like the “take a glance” ease of your system. Thanks for sharing!

By: Cheryl Paris

Cheryl Paris — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:47:38 +0000

Hello Sherri,

I totally agree that head kind of spins when we have a lot to do and we all have been equally given 24 hrs a day to complete, assign, postpone or cancel the tasks.
This tracker system is good a one surely will try if I am unable to be on top of things with my style calendar.

I have a sketch book in which I have created to track the tasks as storing the information in PDA or a calendar was not working for me. I take a good look at it every morning so that I know what needs to be done by the end of the day and on the weekends I plan ahead also.

Personal Calendar did not work out well for me so I started this tracking method and it is working for me.

Cheers,
Cheryl
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By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:36:12 +0000

This is an area I fail at again and again. My ADHD doesn’t help at all. I’m going to do what you suggest here and see if it helps. It looks simple enough. I’ll let you know what happens.
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By: Melissa Gorzelanczyk

Melissa Gorzelanczyk — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:11:58 +0000

I like this system, I might try it. For me, keeping notes throughout the day is a must. I write mine on Post-It notes and tackle first things first.

You’re awesome, Sherri. Love to see how you go about making the world a better place.

By: To Do List Lover

To Do List Lover — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:51:51 +0000

What a great idea! As a working mother and corporate project manager, I’ve tried every organizing system known to mankind. From pre-printed planner books to handwritten notes on a legal pad, different systems have worked at different stages in my life. At the moment, I use RememberTheMilk.com for my To Do’s, an online customizable task list I can access from anywhere (including my iPhone… essential!) It’s great for managing deadlines, multiple priorities, and storing details. But for high level brainstorming, idea cultivation, and project balancing, I need something else. I’ll give your grid a try. Thanks!

By: Zengirl @ Happy Heart and Mind

Zengirl @ Happy Heart and Mind — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:39:02 +0000

Sherry,

I saw your kids “to-do” list. I have 2 kids few years and 1 month apart so i try to schedule both kid’s yearly appointment together, so save time, and it is okay with my doctor’s office too.

Other website related stuff is something I am working on it too. I have heard of some software that keeps track of all things to do, but I am more handwriting girl, so far it is working as fast as I am moving

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By: Alejandro Reyes

Alejandro Reyes — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:52:49 +0000

My system is very simple, I just write the task in my iGoogle To-do List and that is all. It helps me keep on track, and since I try to get only in some projects, I have archived some balance.

Of course I do understand that you have more things to do and more responsibilities, your system looks great indeed and I will give it a try, it looks easy to do.

Thanks for sharing!
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By: Vrinda

Vrinda — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:35:51 +0000

Oh this is so useful!
I think I could really do with trying something like this right now. I have scraps of paper everywhere and notebooks filling up with notes that need to be implemented. Thanks for the ideas!