Three Things on Your To-Do List
Since tomorrow is Blog Action Day, I’m bumping the weekly “three things” to today! This week, I’m trying really hard to keep my to-do list in check. Instead of loading it with tons of items, I’m taking a cue from fellow blogger Jean and working on a “possibility list.”
So in the interests of bringing a simple approach to the idea of productivity, this week’s list is all about the the to-do list. Challenge yourself to go small: what are the only three things you need to get done today?
Here’s mine:
1. Write a solid post for Blog Action Day
2. Catch up with my mom
3. Hold everyone accountable to the same rules in today’s programs
As I write this, I feel much better about the day ahead. I can do these things easily! After feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete half the things I’d like to do, this exercise is helping me feel like I’m doing okay.
So tell me: what are the only three things you’d put on your to-do list?
photo credit: sunshinecity
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October 14th, 2008
- Unpacking from our weekend trip
- Write for Blog Action Day (I think this one will be in most to-do’s today)
- Iron clothes
Gracias last blog post..The work in progress in our apartment
October 14th, 2008
We just got back from a weekend away for our wedding anniversary / Canadian thanksgiving. So today will be devoted to…
-Getting nutrition back on track (great food this weekend…).
-Returning messages and emails (went three days “unplugged!”).
-Finding out what the heck Blog Action Day is…
Cheers,
Adam
Adams last blog post..Your Prasara Body-Flow Yoga At-Home Webinar
October 14th, 2008
1. Shrink my work to do list.
2. Write a blog post.
3. Try to ‘unplug’ myself.
Katies last blog post..The National Anthem
October 14th, 2008
1. Finish the laundry
2. Organize pictures from the weekend
3. Make dinner tonight.
Jen E @ mommablogsalots last blog post..Children’s Classics: Newbery Medal Favorites
October 14th, 2008
1. Unclog bathroom sink.
2. Laundry.
3. Tuesday ride with the bike club.
October 14th, 2008
1. Update my resume
2. Figure out why the dryer won’t dry
3. Eat lunch of turkey leftovers compliments of Canadian Thanksgiving
October 14th, 2008
1. Kep my blog updated with fresh money savings technology ideas.
2. Figure out how to connect my wireless internet connection (call phone data package) to my wireless router.
3. Get to the Apple store and use my gift cards.
Greetings and regards!
Franks last blog post..IP Telephone Service, A Frugal Approach To Home Communications
October 14th, 2008
For this week:
1. finish my holiday ebook
2. Finish my newsletter
3. Finish a 300 word article for submission
Stacey Shipmans last blog post..Success Comes from The Heart
October 14th, 2008
1. Find a new job.
2. Write a blog post for Blog Action Day. (Glad you are doing it, Sara!)
3. Renew my driver’s license. (It expired a month ago and in that time I turned 21, moved, and had my name legally changed!)
Simple Sapiens last blog post..Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty
October 14th, 2008
1. Post The Daily DIY
2. Make dinner
3. Meet my husband on the couch for a movie date with a bottle of wine and the baklava I made earlier.
What a great day!
October 14th, 2008
1. Sneak into Rachel’s house for baklava.
2. Go shopping with Frank.
3. Avoid David Y’s bathroom like the plague.
Seriously:
1. Help my son with homework and his Bible lesson.
2. Change the rabbit’s cage.
3. Finish up 10 blog posts tonight.
Jamie Simmermans last blog post..For Sale: Ran Great Yesterday
October 14th, 2008
1. Write a post for Blog Action Day.
2. Write an article for the corporate blog I write for.
3. Get rid of that huge laundry pile!
Vered - MomGrinds last blog post..Women Who Say No To Photoshopping
October 14th, 2008
Thanks for the idea!
1. Call my sister
2. Go grocery shopping to have food for dinner
3. Call and change our car insurance
October 14th, 2008
1: Write a post for Blog Action Day.
2: Make a chocolate cake and eat a big piece.
3: Tweet about my lack of progress with “Get Rid Of Crap Week!”
Not the most inspiring list, I know. But my main focus today was on my post for tomorrow so I ended up putting a few things on the back burner. Eric.
Eric Hamms last blog post..Creating Comment Abundance: Writer Dad Style
October 14th, 2008
Gracia: Hope the weekend trip was fun! Boo ironing, though.
Adam: Congratulations! And definitely check out Blog Action Day. It looks like lots of folks will be participating.
Katie: Ah, unplugging: what a valiant goal! Best of luck with that!
Jen E: That sounds like a pretty fun day (laundry aside).
David: Eew. Unclogging the sink is a crappy job, but somebody’s got to do it, right? I think I read somewhere that vinegar can help…
Ramona: Turkey leftovers… Drool… Enjoy! And good luck with the resume. Sounds like a new job coming up?
Frank: Yay Apple store! Have a blast with that! Any particular toy in mind?
Stacey: Dude, you are slammed! I hope tomorrow’s list has something nice for you on it!
Simple Sapien: I’m totally excited about Blog Action Day. Except I can’t remember my password and also can’t reset it. Sigh. At least I can feel good about being completely altruistic about it!
Rachel: Oooh, so jealous of your #3! Enjoy every minute of it. I love that you’ve 100 percent got the spirit of living simply. Date night should always be a priority (as should bottles of wine…).
Jamie: Hahaha! No kidding.
And 10 posts? Do you do them all at once, or do you just polish them all at once?
Vered: Ugh, the never-ending laundry pile! I can’t wait to read your take on poverty for Blog Action Day.
Marissa: Wow, that’s a great list. You’ve got relationships, self-care, and frugality all on there. I love it!
Eric: Oh, no! I’m sure the lack of progress will sort itself out if you can solve the lack of time.
I’m so happy to see that lots of us will be joining in Blog Action Day together!
October 14th, 2008
So I’m sitting here reading your blog post and in the background I have a Word document containing my To Do List… I have a mac so I was doing the whole [apple+tab] thing to toggle between the internet (your post) and my To Do List. All I can do is nod my head…smile…exhale deeply and think (how the heck I’m going to tackle this list and make it smaller?!).
But really, reading this is a nice reminder to 1. prioritize, 2. make things simpler. We (everyone) have a knack for making things complicated sometimes ya know?
Ricardo Buenos last blog post..5 Things That’ll Ruin Your Blog
October 15th, 2008
1. Draft a new blog post for Thursday.
2. Possibly post affiliates to my blog.
3. Celebrate my partners birthday in the evening/night.
Carlas last blog post..Paraben and Sulfate Free Body Wash
October 15th, 2008
1. Clear my desk.
2. Help my friend design a new program.
3. Finish writing a new blog post.
Evelyn Lims last blog post..Blog Action Day 08: Poverty
October 15th, 2008
1. Negotiation Strategies training.
2. Chapter re-write.
3. Share lessons learned.
I’m a fan of simple to do lists. Results builds momentum.
J.D. Meiers last blog post..How To Overcome Mistrust
October 15th, 2008
1. Journal
2. Meditate
3. Income Producing Activities.
October 15th, 2008
Ricardo: We certainly do know how to make things ridiculously complex! I’m giggling at the image of you toggling back and forth.
Carla: What a perfect reminder that celebrations should be prioritized so they don’t get glossed over!
Evelyn: Wow—that’s a full plate. I hope you also find a few minutes to relax and just smile.
J.D.: Hmm…. Momentum. That’s an idea I haven’t given much thought to yet, but I like it. Hmm…
Matthew: You’ve got such a great balance here. Putting journaling on your to-do list is so cool, and I don’t doubt that it pays off with creative ideas constantly.
October 15th, 2008
I have one for work and one for home.
Work:
- FDA Report
- Invitation for Holiday Party
- Start analysis
Home:
- read/memorize today’s scripture
- Spend time with DH
- Unpack a box (recently married and moved)
October 15th, 2008
V Higgins: Does it help you keep your home life relaxed to create two separate lists? If so, that might be a wonderful tactic for folks to try!
October 16th, 2008
Sara: Very much! My work can be very stressful and it’s very difficult to keep that separate from my home life because I tend to personalize things. I find if I have a to-do list for work and one for home, I can keep those two things in their own worlds, which makes my time at home with my hubby much more relaxing. I know he’s told me how much he appreciates my striving to keep work at work.
October 17th, 2008
V. Higgins: I like that idea. It’s clean, neat, and sounds like it’s been very effective for you!
October 17th, 2008
1. Reboot the servers.
2. Find suitable anniversary gift
3. Build 3 new computers for needy families.
October 20th, 2008
jrandom42: You rock! Computers can make such an empowering difference in people’s lives. And congrats on celebrating an anniversary!
October 27th, 2008
Don’t I know it. The first system my wife and I refurbished and gave away, was to a young man in high school with moderate to severe autism. His special education teacher asked us for help, mainly because his handwriting was illegible, and she thought being able to send his work to a printer would help him. At the time, he was reading at a 5th grade level. By the end of that year, he was reading at his grade level. He graduated with his class and went on to a scholarship at UCLA, where he graduated with honors in computer science and electrical engineering. He just finished his thesis for his PhD in solid state engineering physics and is working at AT&T in their Engineering Physics R&D Lab.
October 27th, 2008
jrandom42: Impressive story! I hope it will inspire a few more folks to consider donating and/or refurbishing computers to those in need.
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