How do you keep track without your head exploding?

By JC Kiadii, Internet Marketing for Mortgage Professionals

“How do you keep track without your head exploding? I have so many things to do it is just overwhelming.” is a question someone recently asked.

Here’s the system I use. Does it work 100% of the time? Of course not! When I stick to it, however, it does work.

Part 1 – Brain Dump

Every time I think of something I ought to do, should be doing, or intend to do, I place it on the “brain dump list.” The idea is to stop the item from taking up brain space. My list is kept in Outlook Tasks.

Brain dump rule – I have to review the entire list (and it is long!) once a week.

Part 2 – Must do this week

I keep a list of items I intend to finish this week on a steno pad. (So old school, I know!) I like the pad because it’s easy to maintain, and it fits in my handbag.

Must do this week rule – All of the items on my list must fit on one sheet of my steno pad. If I need to add an item, I must complete one to make room.

There is no such thing as a perfect task management system. Different systems for work different people, and the system that works for you now may change when your circumstances do.

Do you have any tips on managing your TTD list and avoiding overwhelm? Do share.

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