Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? I keep lists everywhere. The grocery list, a personal to-do list, work lists, Trello boards… From an outsider looking in, it’s probably a problem, but it works for me. For the most part. Sometimes I start to feel overwhelmed when I look at the lists around me. Recently, I tried a new method for my personal to do list to help it feel more manageable and now, I’m sharing my to-do list workflow with you!
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My to-do list workflow: ⁠

First, when a task pops into my head, I add it to my personal to-do list on my notes app on the phone. It’s an ongoing list but it allows me to jot a note and go back to whatever I was doing.⁠

Next, each day when I log my workout in my daily personal planner, I look at the list and pick 2-4 items off that ongoing list that I can tackle that day. I may also add any time sensitive tasks (like returning library books!) to the list.⁠ Finally, I check off the task in my planner and the next morning when I grab more tasks off my phone, I can check them off the master list there.⁠

For business tasks, I’ll add them onto my Trello board and tackle them during my CEO Days! This is a great way to make sure that I can move the needle in my business, no matter what else is going on.
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Maybe writing it and checking it off in two places is redundant but I’m FINALLY tackling these little tasks and I’m grateful for that. I thrive on a sense of accomplishment, so this has been hugely helpful for me. Seeing what needs to be done both personally and professionally helps me make sure I’m tackling those big dreams – and still taking care of all the things I’m responsible for at home.