21Plan Your Daily To-Do’s

If you’re similar to most people, the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of time management is a daily to-do list. Hardly a novel idea, time-management gurus and business big shots alike have been touting their use for an eternity. There is just something so satisfying about writing an item down and then checking it off.

But beyond the feel-good factor, daily to-do lists help you allocate your time, prioritize your efforts, and focus your energies. One recent survey by Kelton Research reported that 73 percent of people who use a to-do list reduce their stress simply because they have everything written down. The daily to-do list is a straightforward system for writing down what you want to get done on ...

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