Staying Organized With Lists

Making lists on paper or on the computer can be a big help, reminding you of errands, appointments, "honey - do's", Christmas shopping or anything you need to keep track of. This is a guide about staying organized with lists.

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Use Lists for Planning

My husband teases me because I have inherited a family trait of making lists for everything! It sure helps when we go shopping, so I know exactly what we need for recipes, etc. Sometimes I bring photocopies of recipes I will be baking, so that if I decide to double the recipes, I will know exactly how much to buy.

Before a big event or trip, I always make separate lists for "Things To Do", "Things To Buy", and "Things That Must Be Packed". I don't know what I would do without my lists. I make copies of all of the lists, I put these lists in separate large zipped freezer bags, and put one set of copies folded individually in my purse, so they stay in my purse, and are handy for shopping trips. I find making a list of "Things That Must Be Packed" handy when you are done your trip and don't want to forget any items at the Hotel or relatives house.

By Ilove2sew932 from Chatham, ON

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Make a "What To Do" List for Idle Moments

Have you ever wondered how some people get more done than others? I have always believed that wasting time is as bad as wasting resources or money. I started taking stock of how much time I spend waiting for something, and the numbers will astound you!

EXAMPLE: I spend 30 hours a year waiting for my coffee to brew! If you spend 5 minutes a day, that comes out to be just about 30 hours per year!

I spend about twice that waiting for a bus! And don't even get my started on the 20 minutes per hour that is nothing but commercials on each and every show I watch!

So, I compiled a list of what I do while I...

I hope this will help you not only in your time management, but perhaps even help you eliminate some things you may be doing that you don't even like!

While I Brew My Coffee I:

load or unload the dishwasher
water the plants
see to the cat bowls
thaw something for dinner
plan next weeks meals

While I Wait For The Bus I:

delete my cell memories and menus
read
crochet a small project
make lists of thing I need to do

While I Wait For The Laundry I:

set up the VCR to tape a show
roll yarn
cut up veggies for a salad and zip lock them
put a casserole together
clean out the fridge

While I Watch Endless Commercials I:

mute!
mend clothes or work on a crochet project
cut coupons or recipes
catch up on articles I have saved
submit cool things and read cool things on Thrifyfun!

While I Sleep I:

put a stew in the crock pot overnight
let some spray cleaner sit in the tub
run the dishwasher
soak out some stains in the sink
defrag the computer
charge the phones

If you really think about what you can be doing while you think you have time to do only one thing, you will compile your own list.

It sure helped me and I am sure it will help you all too.

Source: I thought of this myself. I have been a multitasker from before it had a name, so this is old stuff to me. This is a way to get it out to all "like minded" people. Enjoy all your newly saved time!

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Keep a List Of What You Have

Keep a list of all the foods in your fridge and freezer on a dry erase board and add/subtract foods as you eat/replenish them! It is great for being able to scan and see what you can make or what you need at a quick glance!

By pou099

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Keep Lists Handy

I keep a list on the kitchen counter of things to do and things to buy. If I remember something else that needs to be done I just add it to the bottom of the list. After a day or two I rewrite the list and take off anything that's already marked off.

By Melanie

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Strategically Place Note Pads as Memory Aids

To remember things you want to do, keep a big pad on your desk and one near your chair where you set in living room. I also keep a pad for a grocery list, sometimes just watching TV I think of an item I need so I write it down. I also take Ginkgo for memory, it helps.

By K.W. from Dothan, AL

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