Comments on: To Do or Not To Do? http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/ practical life balance Thu, 17 May 2012 02:03:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anastasiya http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2972 Anastasiya Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:13:28 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2972 I agree that keeping any list short is the key. I hate long lists and I can never commit to them. I like looking at my lists, getting things done and throwing the list away. If the list never gets thrown away (or completed fully)then this is a really bad and unbalanced list. There must always be an end to everything, including our tasks. I agree that keeping any list short is the key. I hate long lists and I can never commit to them. I like looking at my lists, getting things done and throwing the list away. If the list never gets thrown away (or completed fully)then this is a really bad and unbalanced list. There must always be an end to everything, including our tasks.

]]> By: Anastasiya http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2971 Anastasiya Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:10:16 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2971 Having priorities in life and of course a goal that you are working towards is really the core of balanced living. Nothing else would really matter or bring us further in life if we do not have that "core" already. A to-do list can take us only from one step to another one but we must know the road that we are walking on. Thank you for a wonderful comment and for adding me to your blogroll. Have a great blogging day! Having priorities in life and of course a goal that you are working towards is really the core of balanced living. Nothing else would really matter or bring us further in life if we do not have that “core” already. A to-do list can take us only from one step to another one but we must know the road that we are walking on.
Thank you for a wonderful comment and for adding me to your blogroll. Have a great blogging day!

]]> By: Anastasiya http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2969 Anastasiya Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:04:15 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2969 John, it's always possible to combine a to-do list with a to-be list. But I think the main thing about any list is that it MUST end. Even if something on the list hasn't been done yet it's always good to think "Is it really important?" Some of the things on that list never get done because they are not important enough. In that case it is better to throw the list in the trash and relax. John, it’s always possible to combine a to-do list with a to-be list. But I think the main thing about any list is that it MUST end. Even if something on the list hasn’t been done yet it’s always good to think “Is it really important?” Some of the things on that list never get done because they are not important enough. In that case it is better to throw the list in the trash and relax.

]]> By: Anastasiya http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2968 Anastasiya Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:01:15 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2968 Cheryl, any list that can help us stay organized is a good list. You are right that lists that never get done are absolutely worthless and they are complete energy drainers. This is the reason why I keep my list exciting - I am actually looking forward to doing a lot of things on my list. Cheryl, any list that can help us stay organized is a good list. You are right that lists that never get done are absolutely worthless and they are complete energy drainers. This is the reason why I keep my list exciting – I am actually looking forward to doing a lot of things on my list.

]]> By: Anastasiya http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2967 Anastasiya Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:58:29 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2967 If a list is driving you (or me) crazy then there is no point in making it (by the way, it would have been nice if you have included the link to the post you've been talking about.) A to-do is just a reminder, it is not a measure of productivity or your efficiency. It is just a list of things that need to be done sooner or later. I loved your creative lists, that's a great idea to stay positive through life. Thank you for it. If a list is driving you (or me) crazy then there is no point in making it (by the way, it would have been nice if you have included the link to the post you’ve been talking about.) A to-do is just a reminder, it is not a measure of productivity or your efficiency. It is just a list of things that need to be done sooner or later.
I loved your creative lists, that’s a great idea to stay positive through life. Thank you for it.

]]> By: Anastasiya http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2966 Anastasiya Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:53:19 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2966 Diana, you have summarized the idea of to-dos for me to. They are just lists that help me remember things at the right moment, nothing else. I think that once you stop treating a to-do as an obligation and look at it as your friend then you can finally relax and get everything done. Diana, you have summarized the idea of to-dos for me to. They are just lists that help me remember things at the right moment, nothing else. I think that once you stop treating a to-do as an obligation and look at it as your friend then you can finally relax and get everything done.

]]> By: Anastasiya http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2965 Anastasiya Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:51:19 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2965 You are right, Jarrod, that is why it is so important to create smart to-dos and not just lists that we do not want to look at. To me to-do is not an obligation, it is more of a way to remember things that I have to do (whether it is calling a friend or making a business call). In my life with twins my to-do list is my best friend :-) You are right, Jarrod, that is why it is so important to create smart to-dos and not just lists that we do not want to look at. To me to-do is not an obligation, it is more of a way to remember things that I have to do (whether it is calling a friend or making a business call). In my life with twins my to-do list is my best friend :-)

]]> By: Manal http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2914 Manal Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:38:51 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2914 It seems you have a positive balanced approach to your to do list Anastasiya. I wish I can say the same.I don't like the to do part at all :). I do have a list called mind dump which I use to take stuff off my mind and unload it into a spreadsheet. I do choose a couple of things to deal with every week and try to avoid adding more. My motivation is to keep a very very short list. It is getting shorter so there is hope :) Balance is key when it comes to do list. You provide some great advice about balancing productivity and fun. It seems you have a positive balanced approach to your to do list Anastasiya. I wish I can say the same.I don’t like the to do part at all :) .

I do have a list called mind dump which I use to take stuff off my mind and unload it into a spreadsheet. I do choose a couple of things to deal with every week and try to avoid adding more. My motivation is to keep a very very short list. It is getting shorter so there is hope :)

Balance is key when it comes to do list. You provide some great advice about balancing productivity and fun.

]]> By: HappinessandWisdom http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2889 HappinessandWisdom Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:25:19 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2889 Forgot to mention. Added you to our blogroll. I appreciate your work! Forgot to mention. Added you to our blogroll. I appreciate your work!

]]> By: HappinessandWisdom http://balanceinme.com/balanced-lifestyle/smart-to-do-list-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-2888 HappinessandWisdom Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:23:50 +0000 http://balanceinme.com/?p=1154#comment-2888 Helpful hints! I've found that prioritization is key. If something won't matter in the long-term and isn't key to me fulfilling an obligation (to an employer, or somebody else) then I try to get it off the list. Of course, the only way this works, is if you have long-term goals clearly articulated -- that way you truly know what matters and what doesn't Helpful hints! I’ve found that prioritization is key. If something won’t matter in the long-term and isn’t key to me fulfilling an obligation (to an employer, or somebody else) then I try to get it off the list. Of course, the only way this works, is if you have long-term goals clearly articulated — that way you truly know what matters and what doesn’t

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