HOW TO FINALLY CONQUER YOUR TO DO LIST | My Two-Step Method to Get More Done
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Does your to do list usually feel never-ending? Do you make to do lists but somehow often fail to execute them?
I used to feel the same way. Trying to manage my business, my life as a mom, and keep up with being a homeowner, I felt like I wore so many hats and couldn't keep up. But, through a little trial and error but I finally learned a fairly simple method that has helped me IMMENSELY in tackling my to do lists in a way that’s manageable, simple and practicable, and most importantly, sustainable.
As a mom I need my to do list method to be EASY, and it needs to allow for flexibility of life with kids. I think this method will help you too!
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I used to have a book called Overcoming Procrastination but I didn’t ever open it lol 😂. I wish I was making this up. I even moved like 5 times and moved it with me and laughed every time I packed it up.
I completely understand and can relate.
Lol sounds like Me 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I bought this book, too....and I lost it!
Lol this is the best comment and I think many of us can definitely relate!
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Kallie, you're a gem! Always happy to see a new video of yours pop up. Love your sass, wit, and contagious joyful enthusiasm for life. Thanks for creating these videos!
I can't stop laughing (at myself) because as I am listening and watching you fill out the time blocks, I am imagining my own time blocks scheduling 2 hours for morning coffee, 45 minutes quiet bathroom time, 1 hour playing with the dogs, 2 hours catching up on DVR shows, 2 hours to watch more "organization, minimalism and decluttering" videos, yawn.... time for a nap. 🤣🤦♀️
They were on a break!!
But seriously, I love your videos because they are so realistic and legitimately helpful. I love that you are so down to earth instead of acting like you always have it all together 100% of the time like some other content creaters
Lol ....yes Angelica they were on a break!!!!🙃
Kallie I love you and your videos. They are awesome but.... they were definitely on a break. Rachel literally said that they needed a break from each other. It is what it is. But now that this is past us I just wanna say, I'll never take a break from you and your videos. Committed fan 😁
Came here to say that it was Rachel who initiated the break so I think it's silly that she got so upset about it. Glad to see other likeminded folks on here. Also, Kallie, you and your channel are great! Thank you for all the work you put into your content!
Step 3 is motivation. For some of us, that is the hardest part.
Definitely! I've bought those really expensive planners with all of the stickers, and things, intending to use them, and it happens for about a month, then they just sit. I didn't even bother with one this year, because I knew it would be a waste of money!
Absolutely. Unfortunately sometimes you just have to force yourself to do it without motivation 😭😭
Actually on the Friends Reunion, Jennifer Aniston confirmed that YES they were on a break.
I agree.
I’ve heard you talk about “brain dumping” before. I try to implement it especially when I feel anxious and overwhelmed. It’s calming, I feel more in control.
I started writing things on little stickies and putting them in a pretty little box. When my medical issues let me get a little burst of motivation, I grab one piece and do what it says.
That’s very clever! May I steal it?
Thank you for all your tips! I adapted your everyday to do list and will try the brain dumping next. Stay safe!
I so agree…with everything you said.
I love using pretty pens when I schedule my week. Makes it more fun.
So important to brain dump as soon as it pops in your head. I’ll think of things as soon as I go to bed. Ugh! So I reach for my phone and put them down. Helps me sleep better.
Great job. Fun and informative.
I read a book and she called it a CAN notebook…CAN meaning catch all notebook. So you could write anything in it to remember to write it into your schedule later. I’m a SAHM who doesn’t really have anything else going on so it doesn’t really work for me because I don’t have anything to write down. I should block out times to exercise or other random things when I have time though!
Your editing is getting so good lately! Love it 😊 it wasn’t bad before but it is cool to see the growth !
Hi Kallie - this video could not have come at a better time! Just started working remotely from home and need some help staying on track. I clicked so fast. Haven’t finished watching but know you will be divulging your wisdom.
I like this idea. I can do step 1 well, but I still stink at the scheduling part. I have a question about you circadian rhythm routine. I know you get up at 5:15 every day. How does your body handle daylight savings time and how do you adjust for it? I have a pretty set wake up and go to bed time, but daylight savings kills me!
Thank you so much! I’m going to do this starting tomorrow ( just kidding)! This video is so helpful! And, it sounds so simple. Brain dump and schedule! Love it!
Definitely on a break. 😆😆
They were totally on a break. Lol
Just wanted to comment to say Thank You! Thank you for all the work you put into your content and thank you for being real. I appreciate you giving practical advice that doesn’t make me feel like a complete failure. I’ve watched other videos and often feel like a complete waste of a person. With how much else my brain does to me, your videos TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Thank you for just being you and helping others. Thank you for being thoughtful in each of your videos and thank you for letting us help ourselves.
They were totally on a break… Rachel said, “Maybe we should take a break….” Haha
yup!!!
If anyone wants to put this idea to use in a paper planner, I've been using a Planner Pad and I love it. It has three sections that funnel down in detail. The top is basically your brain dump, with categories you can assign, then a list of to-dos for the day, then the time blocks. It's the only thing that really works for my brain, plus I love to cross things off on paper!
While I was, clean, making Menudo and other task, I watched your video 3 time. I am currently watching it a fourth time as I am writing this comment.
You are a Super Person, and all the hat's you wear you do Exceptional.
I do believe that, you have many points that, I will be using. I have so much to do. My brain is not working as it did before. Your tips will definitely help me in my next stages of life. Now, if I could just make order of my other things. Little by Little, is something I tell myself to remember to be kind and have Patience with myself. I know that, I do do alot even, when know one sees.
Great video
***They were on a break!!!!*** lol
Hi Kallie, Ross and Rachel were definitely NOT on a break.... I am great at the brain dump, great at scheduling, but when I get to the part of execution.... I don't want to do that particular thing. Same with meal planning. I can make a delicious meal plan but when it comes to making that particular dish when I come home from work, I don't feel like eating that dish. Any insight on what this self-sabotage is about? BTW, I love watching your videos and the highlight of my Sunday mornings is getting up, pouring my coffee and have my alone time enjoying your humour and insight!
Hi, Treena. If you don't mind me stepping in- our brain consists of three "parts" and planning is made when neocortex takes charge. It's logical and performs controlling functions. But not all the brain is so well-behaved. There are moments or even full hours (haha) when our emotions or basic needs prevail. So it's useful to look inside yourself at that moment and try to understand what is your genuine need right now. After that need is met or at least recognized, it is easier to stick to the plan. ( yeah, I am a life-coach and also the mother of two ADHD children I had to learn how this stuff worked)
@@annalokshyn9977 ... love this!
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They absolutely were on a break! I have also noticed I will put tasks on a list but it’s not actions it’s just sorta stuff. I have to do sub tasks or I get too overwhelmed.
I've begun giving my kids to do lists. They are six and seven, and first of all they are motivated to read because of this, and secondly they like feeling so accomplished. And depending how long it takes them often I get lenient on extras, like they can take a toy to school or an extra bed time story. Every morning they can almost independently do what they need to, and they feel responsible for themselves. Every afternoon/evening they know what needs to happen. And there is so much less fighting me on each and every thing! I used to gnash my teeth about how they would whine whenever it was time to brush their teeth or whatever. But I think it was just because it felt endless to them. I get it, my list is so long it actually is endless, but oh well.
Good ideas, mine are older but anything we can do to not feel like we’re nagging our kids is a win 🙌🏼
They were definitely on a break :)
Hi Kallie! Thanks so much for your helpful, relatable videos! You're amazing and inspiring and I SO appreciate the help! What To-Do app do you prefer to use? Thanks again! Happy Friday! XO
They WERE on a break, however, going out that same evening and bringing home some skank struck me as someone not as committed as they claim!
Time block - the 1/2 bathroom is my bathroom - I keep my monthly planner in there and my brain dump is done while um...sitting - and since I'm in there several times a day and at the end of the day I can go over what needs to be done - what has been done and edit as needed - cute stickers help too
I make my grocery list on my phone and delete each item as I put it in my cart. I am 70 and impressed a young lady at the grocery store. i glowed for the rest of the day.
They were on a break!!
Ross and Rachel were definitely on a break. The next morning, she told Monica they broke up.
I love a good to-do list, but mine is neverending. My work to-do list is literally impossible to finish, but hopefully this will help with the home list!
I too used to struggle with feeling inadequate because of my never-ending to-do list. Then someone told me that the only time you catch up on your to-do list is when you are 6-foot under. Now, I am thankful I have a to-do list every day, even though most days I don't accomplish anything on it. 🤯
yes!! sanity/reality check
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I never got into watching Friends! 😂
I do a brain dump all day, every day. I’m up to 4 things already and it’s only4:45am. I feel like I physically have to see some sort of list in front of me, or I’ll just forget everything or keep procrastinating.
Thanks for all your videos! They’re great to watch when my brain gets me up at 4am every single day to do crafts before I go to my “real” job at 7:00am.
This was an excellent video! I keep a good to do list on Notes in my phone, and I can check them off. However, I think your scheduling method will help me get the important things done quicker and keep them from getting buried in my list. I’m also going to share this video with my college son, as I think it will be really helpful to him! Thank you! Now I’m going to rewatch this video and have my first scheduling session!
Good morning from NJ! Did you say the “shit” you have in your head……..lol! I am new to your channel and love all your tips! Enjoy your day!! (I agree! They were NOT on a break!!)
Yes! Yes she did. Lmbo
Yes she cussed lol and they were on a break. Stay blessed.
I loved it. I laughed so hard!!!
Kallie- I have been the most organized, productive, and clean version of myself since discovering your channel 6 months ago! Thank you for doing what you do! You inspire me to help others like myself, but as a regular person, I have no idea where to start. I thought I’d try to plant a seed in your ear to make a video about your journey as a RUclipsr (why/how you started, things you’ve learned, mistakes you’ve made, challenges you faced, Monetization… etc)
A key for me is breaking down bigger tasks into smaller tasks. Otherwise everything is too overwhelming. Love your content!
I recommend using an app if your like me and have a billion to do list. The ones I use are Microsoft to do list or todoist
Hi Kallie, I've been binging on your videos and have applied some of your organising and productivity tips. This is week three, and I'm almost up to date with everything I had pending. Thank you! ❤️
I LOVE the To Do app! I have it on my laptop as well as my phone, and it's awesome that the two sync together so I can check things off/add things as I go. The little "DING!" that goes off once a task is completed is so satisfying, and I love how the item disappears on its own.
Also, it's funny that this is the video for this week because just last night I was thinking about how I need to start scheduling my cleaning times to ensure they get done as part of my tidying up routines.
Thanks as always for a great video, Kallie!
Kallie thank you so much for this video. It came right on time because I was thinking omgosh. I have so much to get done and how am I going to tackle it? Boom 💥 your video's has help me in many different aspects of daily life. Blessings to you and your family 👪 🙏.
Omg! I have 3 year old twins and totally feel this!!! Thank you for another great video!!
Thanks, Callie! I literally just told myself that tomorrow I was going to finally stop procrastinating and start working on my "to do list" and your video popped up. Here's to the 2 Step method!
I've never watched Friends.
#2 Great idea for "enforced" discipline and a roadmap for the day. This just might be the missing link I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing!
If I had to pick only one channel to watch forever, it woul be yours. Thanks for making videos ☺️
They were totally on a break. 😂😂
As a single mom with ADHD that works full time, my house and life are a wreck because EVERYTHING falls on me and it's all just so overwhelming.
Just wanted to pop in and say I FEEL YOU! I’m a single ADHD mom to a little boy with ASD/ADHD and I feel like I’m on a constant hamster wheel. It’s overwhelming and we are amazing for even attempting to keep up. That’s our affirmation for the day 😆
@@AmazingMavis
THEY WERE ON A BREAKKKKKKK!!!!!!! yeah he shouldnt have slept with anyone else straight away but he did NOT cheat!!!
Omg I'm 35 weeks pregnant n it has limited me so much and I have all the time in the day to tackle my to do list but just can't stand long enough to do them 😭 I never thought I say this but I can't wait to give birth so I can clean my house 😂😂😂😂😂
Awesome video! Now, I'm amazing at writing lists, but terrible at executing them... what can I do? I can write and complete lists for work though... just not for life.
Maybe start small?
@@emilykirkman8468 good idea. I do that, but then lose interest or am too tired to continue. :)
They were on a break!! Lol 😁
Love your channel (btw)...been w/you for a couple of years, now....I just wanted to add that I am decades older than you & have done this method for years w/the exception of your time block. On paper, mine is a Quadrant ( draw a cross ), label : Morning , Afternoon, Evening & Night & list items of the day in my Quadrant....if something did NOT get done, I can easily see, when I flip the page in my ultra cheap tablet & make my Quadrant the following day....This is the
BEST management of time I've found by far. Thank you for making the video...it reaffirms a method I believe in 100%. HIGHLY Recommended!
What was the app you were using on your phone!!! I REALLY WANT THAT ONE!!!
They WERE definitely on a break ! SHE asked for “a break from us” = They we’re on a break. 🤷♀️
I like and learn from your videos. Thank you. I wish you wouldn't use profanity. It isn't necessary and detracts from your quality. Best wishes.
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
Just wanted to point out that not everything plastic for storage is Tupperware.
Of course we all know what you mean and I'm sure they appreciate the free advertisement.
I've said it before and I'll say it again I love that you use funny memes in your video (to go along with your cute, eclectic, stylish style) instead of those lame-o stock video footage videos that seems to be so popular (and weird). Thank you for keeping your videos light and entertaining as well as super helpful and informative!
You help me so much. In ways that don't have anything to do with what you're talking about lol. I have to do an affidavit tomorrow and my anxiety is through the roof!!!! Answer: brain dump!!!!
Did you say?,…”shit going around in your head… or words to that effect?
I love you more now!
Thanks, This was a good video.
Are you sure they weren’t on break?
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I tried time blocking, I am having troubling with it….i need to tutor my son with his homework , homework, and cleaning a little… within that 3:50 to 6:45. That is also overlapping with the vacuum and weekly blessing. The blocking become very messy and confusing after all…. Like what u said before, doing this and switch to that and switch to this…… at the end. Did not feel finishing up anything and miss thing daily…. Any further explanation or thoughts how to make it work?
Great content, Kallie. Thank you!! When something comes to mind I need to get on my list, I find it helpful to grab my phone (which is usually with me no matter where I am - like driving down the road etc) and speak the reminder into the Braintoss App which is connected to my email. Later, when I have a time I can go through email and get all the "to do's" down on paper. It's been an amazing help. I hope you'll try it and share it.
I started doing the brain dump a few years ago. Tried meditation, tried Journaling and nothing worked to stop my brain from going, and going, and going. Then , I discovered brain dumps.
I find it easier to sit down every week or 2 for 10 min (set my phone timer and left it where I couldn't look at it for 10 min). I just start writing and not in any particular order or even on lined paper (just randomly anywhere on the paper).
After 10 min when the alarm goes off I then organize it into a to do list and denote level of importance to things.
Love this 😁 BUT they WERE ON A BREAK! Unlike your wonderful two step to do organisation, Rachel had gone on for 18 pages, front AND back! X
I Hate friends
Even Aniston said "Oh yeah, they WERE on a break!"
Girl needs to lean to control her frustration, FRT
Even if they were on a break, he still shouldn't have slept with someone 45 minutes after they had a fight.
I'm awesome at using my google calendar but not at using the task list or the google keep app. At work I have a weekly handwritten brain dump list that I just pick things off of but it would be helpful to assign days/times to the tasks.
I get too stressed when I try to schedule tasks. Plus I'm older than you and sometimes run out of energy. So I have a "brain dump" master list that I keep adding to (and rewrite when it's got a lot crossed off so it takes up less space), and every day I look through it to pick items I hope to do that day. Then I add on the things that I also need to do that day like what I'm making for lunch and dinner, errands I have to do, laundry, cleaning tasks, my shower and exercise, and health goals. That's been working for me pretty well.
Fellow Nutmegger here 😂 I just wanted to say thank you. Your videos have really helped simplify my life, and make me smile!
I find my Journaling is a brain dump. I use my notes app for those things pop in my head. I put time blocking pages, meal planning too, in page protectors in my binder. I use wet erase markers to plan. When done with my day or week, water and walla, blank and ready to go. I limit apps because I have had lack of memory on my phone. I just did a big clearing of cache and data on my phone. It extends time for needing a new phone, saving money by less replaces and less trash but keeping things longer. Unlike my laptop that my pig hit the screen with his hoof breaking the screen.
I just found you. I'm a senior citizen but hanging out with kids your age is good fun. I'm going to be selfish and watch you regularly because I think you are a good person. Your humor cheers me up big time!
Litterally remembered I need to buy flea and tick meds by watching this video...
Please tell me the 'put a finger down challenge' isn't coming to my fave RUclips channels. 😅
They were on a break, --but it depends on what you view as a break....lol
I procrastinated my declutter to sit and enjoy the video
The question of if they were on a break or not is moot (or moo?) because even if they were on a break (which is totally different than a *break up*) who would want to get back with a guy who hooked up with somebody else mere hours after leaving you?
A crap ton of books, I like your terminology. I feel like I have a crap ton of chores to do. You make me laugh!
Brilliant video. It is funny and very useful. Thankyou
They were on a break. They were. But he shouldn't have done what he did! That subject aside, thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much. Now I won't forget the millions of things in my head. I am definitely going to start using this 2 step process
Where do U put that those regular house choas or cleaning? Where do u put down all the little task list for home blessing hrs ? Bec it is not done everyday…. The same items… how do u remember what and which day to do?
Usually I like these videos. But if it were really that easy all you have to do is schedule it and then you’d get it done hardly anybody would have a to do list that they can’t get done. So very optimistic approach.
They we're totally on a break 🤣
Great ideas that will definitely be putting in practice
Making the to do list is not the problem, finding the motivation and finishing things, that's my problem.
They were technically on a break. He was still wrong for acting so quick.
What is your business? I’d love to check out what you offer. I love all your videos
Schedule time for spontaneity eg a day or week unplanned it allows happy coincedence creativity
Wow! You are a “fast talker”. But clearly well organized.
My problem is I can schedule something to do and still not do it lol. There’s something I’m missing!
They were so on a break. The morning after Rachel goes to Ross’s apartment and asked him if she could be his girlfriend again. 😊 Another great video!! I am going to go brain dump right now!
Love your videos.. and definitely NOT on a break!
Will there be a video about time blocking? Can't find it in your profile.
Excellent video! Sundays are always my schedule day - I make my personal and work schedule for the week and take a look at my quarterly goals and how I'm doing with them. I always keep a running brain dump too and take a lot at it on Sundays to see what I can tackle next with it.
I loved this video…but please slow down…a little overwhelming
Hi! What app do you use?? Thank you for your great videos!
In the reunion show David Schwimmer and Jen Aniston both think they were on a break 😂
Kallie there are so many To Do List apps. Exactly which one do you use?
Kallie I use Trello. I can move tasks from ‘to do’ (ongoing brain dump) to ‘scheduled’ (I have a plan for it) to ‘complete’ (feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the week seeing the list!) I love Trello because I archive the tasks at the end of the week and can search for them later if I need to confirm/recall when I did something.
I love you. You have taught me so much. Thank you ❤️
Me: Did she just say shit? She did. I love it. You are my people.
What app do you recommend for the To-Do List? There are so many yo choices and some look so much more complicated than I want to use. Thanks!