My "Tasks"

I like having a “to-do-list”.

Not that I like having things on the list, but it’s great to have my tasks down on paper. For the most part, I see them as goals to achieve for the day or week. It also holds me accountable for my time. Yes, I have lists for work, for home, and then for design projects I’m working on..

Back in 2010, I tried using the “tasks” feature on gmail to keep me in line. However, at the time, I didn’t find it very practical. So, I’d make my own lists, many time on a piece of notebook paper. Once I started working at KWFC, I made a paper “to-do-list” with checkboxes for each line. I found this to be useful. I’d make a list every week, and then check off what I completed. Those left unchecked would then be transferred to next week’s list. I keep these lists filed, and can pull them out at any time to prove what I’ve done for the week. It’s a great way to keep accountable for my time.

Well, just this past week, I’ve moved back to Google’s Tasks. I found I can add and remove to the list with my phone, besides just using the computer. A friend showed me a neat iPhone app called “GoTasks” that actually allows me to be connected to multiple gmail accounts. This is very helpful since I can use my work account separate from my home account, but yet in one app.

One of the reasons I like Google Tasks is the ability to email and print the tasks. I can specify it to print the completed tasks, so at the end of the work week, my list is then filed. I can also email my task list if needed for staff meetings, etc.

Yes, a “To-Do-List” is a good thing to have. I just have to be sure to follow it!

~Matt