Are you a list maker?

United States
February 1, 2007 10:25pm CST
I know I am. I make lists for everything. I make lists for what I want to accomplish during the day, or week. I make lists for trips such as camping or an outing with friends or family of things that I should get and things that I need to do before the trip. I make lists of everything. I've found that I really like making them and crossing the things off as I go. I like seeing them disappear. I also like the fact that it keeps me organized. How about you? Are you a list maker?
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@maribel1218 (3085)
• Philippines
3 Feb 07
Yes I am a real list maker. I list all the things from the daily menu, budget,expenses, the grocery list, the activity for the day. I found it so helpful to list all the things to prioritize what is in the top list. Keeping a list making me stick to the budget and not over spend a lot!
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• United States
3 Feb 07
I try and do that too! It helps me stay in line because I know what I have to do first, not what I think I should do. It's like a red flag that goes off in my mind with a priortized list.
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• Mexico
2 Feb 07
yes i am a list maker.....i find it really accesible to make list for any sort of action that i need to do....i usually forget what is it that i need to do the next day if i dont make some sort of plan the day before....i think it is a good way of organizing myself
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• United States
2 Feb 07
Right. I'm usually pretty good with keeping things in my head. I usually have no problem deciding what I need to do, and what needs to be done first. However, sometimes I like having nice laid out lists because I like keeping organized.
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@k1tten (2318)
• United States
2 Feb 07
Only when I definately need to remember something. The only problem is remembering where the list got to.
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@bicklelady (1404)
• United States
8 Feb 07
well hello list sister! I thought I was the only one that done that. I can't do anything without making a list. I feel better. Now I know I am not alone.LOL
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@natalie1981 (1995)
• Singapore
12 May 07
Well, I try to make a list of things that I have to do, or errands that I have to run. I mentally list down the things and then remind myself to take note of that but, a few hours later, I always forget to make the list and end up forgetting a lot of my errands. LOL.
@FranMc (246)
• United States
23 Mar 07
Guilty as charged! I write a list, mark off what I get done, and then when I'm down to one more thing, I transfer it to a new list, so I don't forget it! But I must admit, todays list ended with washing the floor and I threw it out! I know it has to be done and will most likely add it tomorrow, but for now I'll read and type! Have an organized day! Peace, FranMc
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@weemam (13372)
23 Mar 07
I make a list of things to do , but it seems as soon as I have taken something off the list there is another 2 added to it , but hey!! I suppose that is life lol , good luck xx
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
well now that you asked, i just realize that im a list maker! i love to list down everything i can! in fact i just love to write!
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• United States
8 Feb 07
i make lists for many things. like the groceries and things i have to get done during the day. if i don't have a list i will forget something and i'll be lost. i am a fairly organized person so lists are essential.
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@ronita34 (3922)
• Canada
4 Feb 07
I used to be just like you when i was younger and believe it or not you just took me down a trip through memory lane. I actually am thinking now of doing this again as i used to love being so organized and since i have had my two daughters it makes that much more complicated. I think that i will make a list when i am done here on how i will make more time for me and start organizing our days ... LOL!!! Great post!!
@lameran (1147)
• Indonesia
8 Feb 07
wow, your live must be very very organised, amazing, I wish I could like that, I'm not that type of person, I'm trying to memorising all thing I need to do, and often forget what I must to do, wish I could copying you just a little bit. by the way are you listing all your thing in a notebook or something like pda or ?
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@rlshaw (871)
• United States
4 Feb 07
I am a list maker .. I make a list for everything... But if its a list to do something other than my house.. like grocery shopping 50 percent of the time I forget my list on the kitchen table... But i like to make lists anyway... it gets my thoughts together
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• Canada
3 Feb 07
i'm definately a list maker. i need a list to remember everything. but then i often lose the list. i'm such a disorganized person.
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• Philippines
20 Mar 07
You're such an organized person...wish am like you..lol I hardly list down the things I needed to do...and yeah that sometimes led me to forgetting the stuffs which need to be accomplished..but am glad I have my mom and my girlfriend who are really good in reminding me on the things I need to do which I missed out.. lol They are making the list for me.. :P
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
21 Mar 07
Yes, I will quite often create a list as I'm a very forgetful person at times and become distracted quite easily. Most often I will create a list when I go grocery shopping, but I've also been known to leave the list at home on the counter (that helps, eh?). Sometimes when I'm not feeling very self-disciplined I will create a list for chores that I have to complete throughout the house, I see it as basically ordering myself to do it so it actually gets done!
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18 Mar 07
I make lists when i feel as if i have an awful lot to do. That way i know exactly what i need to do and exactly what i have done. It also gives you a great sense of achievement crossing everything off the list then binning it. :]
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
21 Mar 07
Yeah I make lists when I go shopping of everything that I need. I also make lists of goals that I want to accomplish.
@onlyu2008 (172)
• China
21 Mar 07
No I'm not a list maker and I seldom make list.
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@ehlana88 (330)
• United States
21 Mar 07
I make lists for everything. Everything is organized and set in its proper place and I have a double cross-referenced list on my computer and a print-out filed in the file cabinet. I can't help it. I need things where I can find them. If I write it down or type it out, I can remember it clearly later photographically. Go Lists!
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@neglitex (347)
• Latvia
21 Mar 07
As I've heard It's good for you to list things. But I just can't make myself to do it! making lists may also save time. But I guess I'm too lazy...
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