Daily tasks - How do you manage them?
 

I have been using notepad files for lists of daily tasks for what, 12+ years now.

It occurred to me the other day that by now there must be something better out there, but alas I found a load of junk software not fit for purpose.

I know about basecamp, however it is kind of overkill for personal tasks (great for teams).

What do you guys use to keep yourself on track? Or are we all just notepad junkies?

Thanks!

Blogs are a good mechanism for to do lists.

wunderlist.com ;)

I have tried many systems and built several of my own systems trying to nail this. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, you really need to experiment and find what works best for you. What works for me, does not work good for my employees, and vice versa.

With that said, I will share my organizational process. I have found that it helps me not only save time, but also sort priorities better and eliminate unnecessary tasks.

1) Sign up at Asana · Teamwork without email
2) Create project called "build website"
3) Create a task for every step in the process of building set website
a) Setup hosting
b) Create mockup
c) Order domain
d) Point name servers
e) Code site based on mockup
f) etc
4) Re-examine Step 3, notice that the workflow is not efficient and does not make sense. Rearrange workflow.
a) Order domain
b) Point name servers
c) Setup hosting
d) Create mockup
e) Code site based on mockup
f) etc

It takes work and thought, but the end result is a detailed process list that helps guide you through the same processes in the future quicker and easier.

The basic plan from Evernote should be helpful to you and it's free. Use it across all devices.

Pen and paper. I have a master list, jot down everything, carry over from the day before, add new things, prioritize, rinse, repeat.

Spreadsheets.

No kidding. Make a to do list and prioritize by due date or importance. Why do you need anything else?

Notepad. TO DO. LOL

Update that sucker every damn day yet the list of things TO DO keeps growing.

Pen and paper to do list. Works reliably. Everywhere, any time, and without batteries :)

Works best for me. :thumbsup