Never-Ending To-Do List...

I have never had a To-Do-List; I think this is because I don't like to commit myself to tasks. For the past couple of months I have been thinking that maybe starting a To-Do-List is a good idea especially for someone like me. I am such a procrastinator. Just about every one I know that does keep such a list are much more productive and organized then myself. So I am thinking I need to give into this idea of signing myself to a Commitment List as I like to call it. I am not so sure that management time is your problem. I am wondering if your problem is feeling the need to do more then is necessary? Have you thought about that? Have a cup of tea/coffee, sit down in a quiet moment (early morning or later at night)and really think about priorities; the difference of what needs to be done and what you want to be done. When you figure it out make two lists; the priority list and the want done list then decide how much time you will work through your list. Your priority list can work into each day with the priority of family time mixed in and then your want to do list can get done when you have surprisingly free moments in your week. Remember not every thing needs to get done as most of it probably isn't as important as spending time with your family and friends anyway. You decide what important to you and your family!

Hi Care4Pets Sorry, maybe I can't help you because I'm in the same position like you now! Really! I'm a college student and everyday there's to-do list. Even to-do list for nest week or next month, always, there's assignment, task or anything that I must do. Sometimes I wanna see my schedule blank, so I can do any activities that I like! Relax or just sleep a whole day, visit many interesting place, etc. But I think as long as we still life, we do something So To-Do list always there. I'm not really active in organization, but still I feel my schedule so full! And time move so fast..

I think that having a to do list is actually one good way to be organized, even if the list seems to be unending, at least you are able to jut down the things that you have to do and is constantly reminded. My list never ends either, but every time I complete one page of my list and I get to tear it off, I get a feeling of accomplishment that somehow I am able to finish a certain batch of things that I have to do. Don't be too hard on yourself, life is like that, continuous, you have to accept the fact that there will always something for you to do. It would be pretty boring if you can't think of anything to do anymore

List the urgent 8 things one a piece of paper and finished them one by one never try to do the whole things at one time, it will bring nothing but mess

You should assign a tine frame to all you activities, if you are able to estimate how long each of your activities take, you will be know which activities you need to make shorter like eating or sleeping so you can have enough time for all your activities. Have a great time trying this

i know exactly how that feels. im a stay at home wife so naturally i take on the house duties such as dishes laundry sweeping cooking ect and it just seems like its a never ending list. i spend hours getting the chores done around the house just to have my husbamd walk in the door and take off his work clothes and kick off his shoes and leave them in the middle of the floor. it drives me crazy.

I totally understand how you feel. I do this all the time also. I do find that if I am working away from the house things get done in a timely manner. When I am not working, I get lazy and pretty much do nothing. Will do it tomorrow is my favorite. Tomorrow never comes and the list grows longer. When I have too much time on my hands, my accomplishments are rotten. Will sit on the computer and do laundry and not take care of things that really need to be done around the house. So my way of getting things done is to keep working.

I know a little about how to optimize the time management. For my work,most of the time, I can reach the scedule I've set. But for my private time, I feel too tired to do according to the to do list.Sometimes I am willing to do nothing . Sometimes I just need a good rest.

Sometimes you just can't accomplish everything you wanted to in one day. Of course, if we keep adding things to our life the to do list gets longer. I suggest doing only those important things first. Then, if you don't get to complete the other tasks, it won't be such a big deal. You can always roll it over on to tomorrow's to do list. Also, learn to take a break. Life is so hectic nowadays that it seems we are always in a rush. Learn to take a 5 minute break here and there. You can meditate, pray, go for a walk, or do whatever relaxes you. When you come back to your to do list after a good break things won't seem so difficult. As long as you put in the effort, there is no failure. If something can't be accomplished then leave it and try again some other day.

Oh boy! this one is something i know PLENTY about. I am married with five kids two dogs a cat two hermit crabs 4 goats 6 hens a rooster and a donkey named donkey. SOOOooooo needless to say there is ALWAYS something to do. as far as ORGANIZING My self HA I might as well hang that out to dry. It is nice to be organized but some of us just are not able to do so. Stay Energized by eating well and thinking well. Say to yourself.....I CAN do this. In fact i like to take out 15's i learned that from FLY LADY. Yep that's right 15's that's when you get yourself up and do 15 min of work...here and there... then stop and rest for 15 then do it again. So what i would if i where you and you just need to juggle a few things is...before you eat breakfast sit down and make a list. Do what you can on that list....then when you stop for lunch do the same of whats left. Then before Bed start a list for the next day. AND this is important ....reward yourself....do it....do it everyday :)

It sounds like you just need to prioritize things a little more. Think about it this way, if most of your list entails housework- are you the only one who knows how to do these things? My kids are only 8 and 9 years old, but they know how to help Mommy with the laundry and dishes, etc. Besides, is it really necessary to have all the dishes done every single night? You are most likely the only one who will notice if the bed isn't made or if you're behind a day on the laundry either. I'm not saying you have to be a slob to get any rest, but you shouldn't be stressing over housework. Another great way to get things done is over the phone. Instead of running here and there just to ask things or get medications refilled, call ahead. It saves time and you can do it while getting ready to go out or going through coupons or whatever. Every day I have my list too, and as a single mom it's really tough, but when all else fails, I pick the two or three things I know I absolutely MUST get done and do those first- if some things slide over to the next day, I don't beat myself up over it. Just make sure to make some "ME Time" or all the work is for nothing.