Author Topic: Do you have a "TO DO" list? (Read 10468 times)

allopathicholistic · « **on:** December 15, 2006, 08:02:32 am »

I have mixed feelings about TO DO lists. Sometimes a list is helpful, sometimes it's fun to run one through the shredder

joemutt · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2006, 09:25:31 am »

I dont tend to do lists because I just do one thing after the other and what I forget is because it's less important, I guess.

Lwood · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2006, 10:13:22 am »

All the time, whenever Im getting ready for a trip, or even planning a big meal .. 'The Devil is in The Details' as they say... I also tend to make lists of chores and errands since the act of writing them down makes them 'Real'.. like : Make dental Apointment, Get New Contacts, Change Oil, start seedlings for spring garen, Find whatever died in the Garage and smells like bad Fart, Get wiper washer fluid for the car, etc..

and ofcourse I NEVER go to the store without a list,

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2006, 10:35:49 am »

Alex,

Thanks for the reminder... where in the hell is my to do list?

Tucsonwoody · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2006, 11:39:38 am »

As I am having more and more "senior moments"

I am making more and more lists it seems - usually just when I do something out of the routine like a trip etc.

I also use the calendar in my computer to keep track of appointments. And I have a big paper sign I leave out to remind me what day to go get my weekly labs done.

My big problem is forgetting the stuff I want to put on the damn list!

Oh and Lwood thanks for reminding me that I also have something that croaked in my garage this summer and could never find the sucker...the odor has finally gotten better so I don't have to hold my breath when I run to the car.

Jnm594 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2006, 01:26:23 pm »

How about adding one that says

"You make the list, take it with you, and then forget to get/do what was on the list while it is in your hand but remember it as soon as you walk in the door at home"

Guess I'm starting to lose it even more because that happens all the time! LOL

DanielMark · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2006, 01:38:39 pm »

Hell yes. I have lists of my lists.

Between the brain farts and the senior moments I'd be lost without my lists.

Longislander · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2006, 01:57:51 pm »

I tend to put off shopping (food, incidentals, whatever) until absolutely necessary. So on that day I'll make a list if there are more than 3 stores involved. If not, I'll end up somewhere off the trail and forget about a store or two. If there's a specific project, I'll make a Home Depot list. Other than that, nope.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2006, 02:49:28 pm »

Absolutely Alex !! I think it goes back to when I was in a supervisory position, and just carried on into my everyday life. I always make lists, of things to do, things that I need to do. It's too easy to forget at times !! Need that reminder!

Take care----Ray

thunter34 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2006, 05:02:06 pm »

I sometimes write a "To Do" list, but it usually has people on it.

emeraldize · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2006, 06:25:21 pm »

Yes. I use lists and have done so for years. I don't remember the book, or philosophy (I'll Google it later), but there's a whole notion behind the magic of writing. That the likelihood (in fact, some would argue certainty) that an item will be addressed, action completed, etc. is enhanced/ensured by writing.

HIVworker · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2006, 08:08:03 pm »

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Eldon · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2006, 08:17:08 pm »

Hey Alex...

Very good content here. TO DO lists help me manage my complex life They are an excellent tool in order to keep things organized.

"Don't Give Up, Don't Give In... Cause it is ALL within you to WIN!"

Nadine · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2006, 10:05:55 pm »

I do write To Do lists when I am out running errands so I don't forget where I need to go, I get side tracked easily

could be the blond hair, could be that I have senior moments...or a combination of both!

ademas · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2006, 10:14:37 pm »

I do grocery lists.
To do lists? Not so much.
If I have something big planned--like a vacation, or a party, or holiday shopping--I'll sometimes put a list together.

chadnla · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2006, 11:50:24 pm »

i do grocery lists
things to do for the house lists
short and long term project for home

ok, call me a nerd.

ndrew · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2006, 01:39:48 am »

I write a "to do" list sometimes when there is nothing "to do", however I do what is on the "to do" list without having "to do" the actual list, which makes throwing a bunch of "to do" lists away something to do... what was I going to do?

Drew

aupointillimite · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2006, 08:40:08 pm »

I seem to be the only one who called a "to do" list a joke.

I'm really talking about how useless a To Do list is for someone like me... I know they work great for some people... but I'm incredibly disorginazed and usually end up doing I happen to remember to do that day.

I made a To Do list once for stuff I wanted to do by a certain date... and I ended up not doing any of it just to piss off that smarmy little list.

tigger2376 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2006, 08:43:10 pm »

I just list.... gently to the right or left depending on alcohol level. Seriously, lists are ther to put it in writing in the evening, then look at it first thing and thing, 'no, soddit'

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2006, 07:08:33 pm »

bump for more votes

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2006, 02:19:55 pm »

Quote from: ndrew on December 16, 2006, 01:39:48 am

I write a "to do" list sometimes when there is nothing "to do", however I do what is on the "to do" list without having "to do" the actual list, which makes throwing a bunch of "to do" lists away something to do... what was I going to do?

Drew

Everyone, thank you for participating

Coffeechick88 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2006, 04:56:35 pm »

I try at least once a year to do a 'To Do' list and be more organized, but it never works and I usually end up losing the list anyway, lol.

Eldon · « **Reply #22 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:21:45 pm »

So Alex...

What are some of your suggestions on making an effective TO DO list?

"Don't Give Up, Don't Give In... Cause it is ALL within you to WIN!"

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #23 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:17:14 pm »

Hello -- that's what a PDA and computer syncing are for. I'm a VERY organized girl. Compulsive even... though sadly after making the TO DO list I often lack follow through. But I still enjoy the game.

aupointillimite · « **Reply #24 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:44:26 pm »

I think we're all missing out on a huge area of discussion here.

Namely, does anyone have a "Who To Do" list?

Because I have one. It's a very long list... checked it twice for Christmas, too!

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #25 on:** December 21, 2006, 03:27:50 pm »

Quote from: aupointillimite on December 20, 2006, 09:44:26 pm

Namely, does anyone have a "Who To Do" list?

Yup - Tim does - Response #9 - You guys can name it your "To **#%&w" list. And aupoint when you check your list twice make sure you separate it into naughty & nice

Oh goodness. Guess this should've been in Off Topic from the get-go. The original question isn't really HIV related $:-\$

Longislander · « **Reply #26 on:** December 21, 2006, 05:27:22 pm »

Aup, I'm really a nice guy

Eldon · « **Reply #27 on:** December 21, 2006, 11:41:17 pm »

Supporting You

Hey Alex...

The way I interpet this as you do have a reason for posting this topic, is that it is for us to take the time out of our lives and review what is in front of us. By doing so, this will enable us to continue to move forward in our lives. It is called organizing your life. What WE do today dictates what WE will be doing tomorrow and in the future.

Sex, is just a part of it. There is MORE to this picture in this life.

Take care of YOU!

"Don't Give Up, Don't Give In... Cause it is ALL within you to WIN!"

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #28 on:** December 21, 2006, 11:48:16 pm »

Quote from: Eldon on December 20, 2006, 08:21:45 pm

So Alex...
What are some of your suggestions on making an effective TO DO list?

Well most of the time I don't write one but I guess I would say

1. Listen to your inner voice.
1a. List the important stuff first on the list even if you dread it and especially if procrastination's been a factor

2. Try to "group" stuff together by nature

3. Think about yourself out in the streets doing the stuff on the list and "group" again for the sake of geography and saving time (in other words, further grouping using your "groups" from step 2)

and finally

4. Don't beat yourself up if everything on the list is not done in one day. In fact, look at what you did get done and crossed out and feel good about it. should i type good in all caps? LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Dachshund · « **Reply #29 on:** December 21, 2006, 11:49:22 pm »

People who poll people about to do lists do not have enough to do on their to do lists and should add thing to their own to do lists and quit bothering people with to do lists.

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #30 on:** December 21, 2006, 11:52:45 pm »

LOL Doxie - If being a curmudgeon was a crime you'd be on death row.

Maybe you should light up a cigarette or something

Eldon · « **Reply #31 on:** December 21, 2006, 11:58:48 pm »

Supporting You

Hey Alex...

That was SPOT ON! Thanks for the advice. It is appreciated as it can., may, or will HELP me as I walk along my journey in this life.

Take care of YOU!

"Don't Give Up, Don't Give In... Cause it is ALL within you to WIN!"

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2006, 12:00:33 am »

If you use my material PLEASE CREDIT THE SOURCE (ME)

That's all

Dachshund · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2006, 12:00:48 am »

Quote from: allopathicholistic on December 21, 2006, 11:52:45 pm

LOL Doxie - If being a curmudgeon was a crime you'd be on death row.

Maybe you should light up a cigarette or something

Thanks I will put that on my to do list.

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #34 on:** December 22, 2006, 12:07:58 am »

Doxie - I was mean saying that. Sorry.

Eldon - what the FUCK is that WEIRD purple fried egg cyclops thing!?!?!? Sometimes I think you're trying to make us crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I continue posting here my sanity might be jeopardized!!!!!!!!!

Eldon · « **Reply #35 on:** December 22, 2006, 12:13:28 am »

Supporting You

Hey Alex...

Cyclops? No, its a purple bird that has had a long day at work and he is sitting back in his chair taking a break from it all.

Take care of YOU!

"Don't Give Up, Don't Give In... Cause it is ALL within you to WIN!"

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 23, 2006, 02:18:13 am »

Quote from: Dachshund on December 21, 2006, 11:49:22 pm

People who poll people about to do lists do not have enough to do on their to do lists and should add thing to their own to do lists and quit bothering people with to do lists.

Never quite anything positive to say.... lol. Just comes here to spew the negative. Alex great post as always.

Eldon · « **Reply #37 on:** December 23, 2006, 02:36:20 am »

Yes, I AM Supporting You

Hey Thomas...

I agree 100% with you on that.

Yes, indeed Alex possesses a lot of hidden skills and talents. It shows as It paid off when he worked on Wall Street. It goes right back to the saying, we learn from our experiences, and with our learned experiences, we can HELP others just as well get through some of their trials as they walk on their journey in this life.

Enjoy your Holiday Season and Thank you for sharing.

"Don't You Dare Give Up, Don't You Dare Give In... Cause it is ALL within you to WIN!"

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