If it weren’t for lists, I don’t know how I would survive.  Even though I am a major Internet junkie, I still use notebooks and stickies to keep track of my lists.  I have my to-do lists that I write every morning, so I can check off the things that need to get done.  It’s a great way to feel like you have accomplished something, which is a big motivator.  I also have goals list that I update monthly.  I’ve been doing this since I was in my early twenties, and it has helped me achieve many wonderful things in my life.

I do use Amazon, 43 Things, and Google Tasks to maintain my lists online, but I mainly rely on my paper ones.  There are my wish lists, shopping lists, home improvement lists, etc.

Lists have helped me in writing outlines for stories, project plans, and/or requirements.  It’s easy to detail what I want with a basic list because I know how to effectively create one.  I learned a lot when I bought a Franklin Covey planner  It came along with a tutorial on effective list making.  Even in my mind, I can keep a running list that I can later on put on paper.

List making is fun, and I love sitting down and creating a list.  It’s also a good excuse to go get some new stationary and pens (I am obsessed with buying them).

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