What’s on your list for today? We all have a to-do list, whether it’s written down on a notepad, day planner, post-it notes, on your cell phone, or even in your head. Whether we actually check items off that list is a whole other story.
Writing to-do lists is an organization system that works for a lot of people, once you get into the habit of writing them. What is the most effective way not only to write a daily to-do list but to get more things done? The key is narrowing down your crazy list to a few tasks a day, otherwise you feel unproductive and overwhelmed.
A recent Google survey done by the Quaker Canada brand says 70 per cent of Canadians make to-do lists to help them manage their life. But here’s the thing: almost half of Canadians admit they don’t include the most important and fulfilling things in life on their lists in the first place.
The majority of items on most Canadians’ lists include everyday errands, work-related tasks and household chores, not things that really matter like helping out in the community or spending time with friends and family (only 15 per cent say that goes on the list).
The Quaker Canada brand is responding to this by helping Canadians shift their thinking so they can get to the important stuff. Quaker has launched a #TodayList website where visitors can turn their #TodayList item into a shareable photo for Twitter or Facebook. What a great way to stay accountable! Once you quickly sign in, you can also earn badges for making commitments on www.TodayList.ca, and track your progress.
Now this is a social movement I can get behind – inspiring and celebrating the things that matter everyday by committing to do one thing that is important to do TODAY.
Enter to win
Want to do something TODAY that is important? How about entering to a win a $100 to the charity of your choice? Enter this giveaway by sharing your #TodayList on Twitter and/or Facebook by using TodayList.ca and then leaving a link to your share on the Rafflecopter below. Open to Canadians only.
Good luck!