What:

• Make a List:
  A simple presentation of three to five tasks that enables you to identify and visualize a core group of tasks in one place for easy reference
• It grows and shortens as you work through items
• Postedon a bulletin board, refrigerator or space readily reminds you of what you prioritize to do and when you need to do it (deadlines)
• Organize!
  It is an organizational tool that can be used for scheduling with
  electronic calendaring, strategic post-it notes, email, instant messenger, SMS and other communication services, etc.
• It can be a Not-to-do list where the time is not right, but you don’t want to forget the item
• May help you develop timelines, sub-tasks, etc. to get the job done!
  (But separate from the “to do list’)

Why:

• To reduce stress:

You can reduce stress by itemizing and prioritizing tasks and giving them a place in your life.

• To remind yourself:
  A list displayed in a prominent place can remind you of what you consider important to do.
• Strategize completion:
  When reminded, you also are thinking about the task,as well as what resources, strategies and options are there for completing the task!
• It can be fun!
  Playing with the list can encourage thinking outside of the box for solutions.
  Add images and pictures to create a more enjoyable even accurate presentation.

How:

• Identify tasks
• Build an operational sequence
• Enter items into electronic calendaring, strategic post-it notes, email, instant messenger, SMS and other communication services
• Share with friends, family and colleagues for assistance and insights to communicate what you are working on and where you are
• Cross off items and celebrate their completion
• Apply the” to do list” to your daily life.

Resource: the study guides and strategies