HOW TO FINALLY CONQUER YOUR TO DO LIST | My Two-Step Method to Get More Done
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- čas přidán 29. 01. 2022
- 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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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. 🤣🤦♀️
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 😭😭
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?
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!
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!
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!!!!🙃
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!
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!
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.
Actually on the Friends Reunion, Jennifer Aniston confirmed that YES they were on a break.
I agree.
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!
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.
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
If I had to pick only one channel to watch forever, it woul be yours. Thanks for making videos ☺️
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 🙌🏼
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.
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.
A key for me is breaking down bigger tasks into smaller tasks. Otherwise everything is too overwhelming. Love your content!
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 CZcamsr (why/how you started, things you’ve learned, mistakes you’ve made, challenges you faced, Monetization… etc)
Definitely on a break. 😆😆
Fellow Nutmegger here 😂 I just wanted to say thank you. Your videos have really helped simplify my life, and make me smile!
That is so lovely, for someone who 1) doesn't have a mountain of backlog, and 2) never knows when a client will call and want something with no notice, and you do it because it is just enough to cover that budget gap you were sweating about. I wish I could go back several decades so this lovely method could be relevant to me when I was starting out. But thanks anyhow, it sure sounds lovely.
The double popped collars 🤣🤣🤣 I was class of 2006!
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.
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!
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.
Your editing is getting so good lately! Love it 😊 it wasn’t bad before but it is cool to see the growth !
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.
Love this, especially step two stuff! Thank you!
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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Agreed...NOT on a break.
Love this!! Thank you!
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.
Way to simplify!!! And totally doable.Thank you.
Love this simplicity!!! Thank you!!
Love your realism!!!❤️❤️
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.
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.
They were on a break!!
Sounds simple enough for everyone! I like it !!
I love you. You have taught me so much. Thank you ❤️
Love your videos ! Your uplifting personality and presentation makes my day !
Such great advice!
Yes. Good stuff. Thank you.
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!
No wonder you’re going to have a million subscribers before too long! You are so insightful, entertaining, funny, perky and energetic. I could go on, but I need to go brain dump. Then schedule. You are a rockstar!!!!
#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!
Love this! Thanks so much for sharing these helpful ideas 🙂
Great tips, I'm going to try this!!
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.
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
Great video, love your sense of humor.
These are actually life changing concepts!
Omg! I have 3 year old twins and totally feel this!!! Thank you for another great video!!
This was so useful. Thank you!!
Love! Beyond the great content, I love seeing your video editing style evolve over time! So fun!
Love your videos.. and definitely NOT on a break!
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! ❤️
They we're totally on a break 🤣
Great ideas that will definitely be putting in practice
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!
We have a white board calender in the kitchen that anytime we think of something we need to do or to buy or appointments, we write it down immediately. If I don't do it that day, it gets written down for the next day. It has helped me tremendously
I do my scheduling the night before. It helps to get it out my head and let me sleep.
Thank you. I will try this. They were definitely not on a break.
So glad you like us! Extremely helpful
Yes, me, too! You are so inspiring and intelligent. The beautiful part is that you are so down to earth. I love you for being you ! Arlene
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!
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!
I'm very organized and definitely over procrastinate. I sit with all these things or dreams in my head and tbh this video has made me want to write more things down in my notebooks or phone to-do-list. It definitely helps get it out of my head and to see it in front of mw💗
Thank you for all your tips! I adapted your everyday to do list and will try the brain dumping next. Stay safe!
Love this app!! It's so easy to use for my business and personal life. Great advice. Thanks 😊 🙏
Wow great advice. I always write a to do list. Then I get one or two thing accomplished , and add to my to do list.
By the end of the week my to do list is so long.
I guess I should stop sitting around thinking about what I have to do and start time blocking. Thank you so much. That is the most important thing I always left out!
Brilliant video. It is funny and very useful. Thankyou
Love watching your videos. You have a great sense of humor. I'm really good at step 1. I have a To Do list as long as my arm and just keeps growing but at the end of the day I've completed nothing on the list and got distracted with something else. Gotta work on step 2.
Thank you! This is something I've been struggling with in the last couple weeks. I love the brain dumping idea. I need to do that.
This is very helpful and motivational. I recently found your channel and really enjoy your videos.
Love your videos! Love your humor! ❤ With three kids and working full time I still love my paper calendar (weekly and monthly calendars), and one thing I do is if I don't have access to my planner (like in the middle of my work day at the nursing home) I will set an alarm for a time later in day when I know I will have time to write, and I'll then add the to do or shopping list item to the list it belongs. I also love the Coxi app for keeping all my lists straight. I have a morning list, night list, a list for all my websites/passwords, shopping, pretty much everything. And I'm a dork and have a four way color pen and assign different colors to categories on my planner. It works for me.
Love your content . 💗💗💗
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!
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 👪 🙏.
I agree. They were not on a break! Great video Kallie. Greetings from Spain.
Jennifer Aniston confirmed that YES they were on a break .
Thank you!! I never know where to start, and how to successfully follow through.
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Beautiful tips and easy to do it.
Thanks for sharing. 🙏👏❄️❤️🌟⛄️👍
Great video
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.
I love your vids! I love that you keep it real.
Also, funny 😄
You are the BEST! I have a lot of trouble motivating myself to do my spirit's real work because I'm exhausted with the pay-the-bills work I do all day. This blocking idea may be just what I need!
I recently retired and am struggling with figuring out where all my time goes and I've gotten nothing done. I have a To Do list a mile long and rarely make a dent in it. I do blame CZcams though - I go down a rabbit hole often. What's interesting to me is whenever I got overwhelmed at work, I'd do a brain dump which is what I called it. Then I'd prioritize all the tasks and put time blocks on my calendar. I never missed a deadline. So, why did it never occur to me to do the same now that I'm not working? Smacks forehead. Thanks for always keeping it real!
I love your personality😄
Definitely NOT on a break…best show ever!💜
Jennifer Aniston confirmed that YES they were on a break
I've enjoyed your content. You have a natural talent for talking to the camera and conveying your thoughts in a natural genuine way. I'm not a fan of swearing, even fake swearing. It is something that has spurred make me to unsubscribe and stop watch many channels. Blocking out a letter or two doesn't stop the word from sliding through your mind. You are very articulate. You don't need to use coarse language to make your point.
I agree, they were not on a break 😋
Wow! You are a “fast talker”. But clearly well organized.
Love you Kallie 💕
Hi Kallie! I love your videos and just wanted to tell you how beautiful your hair looks in this one 🥳🥳 Sending you love!! 🤍🤍
I love Todoist!
Lol! Clearly organizational skills don't transfer to sitcom memory skills. Love your content! It's just my husband and myself but I still tend to get behind. Every little tip helps.
Great video. Love your energy. Just to let you know, putting similar tasks together is called Batching
Step 3: Rinse & Repeat!
Just teasing, gurl! Love your content and share your stuff with so many people. Thanks for following this calling.
That's step 4, because step 3 is to actually do it. 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)
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The brain dumping thing...really does help just getting it out no matter how overwhelming. It somehow feels more important and you feel mire committed and it makes you rethink what must be done today vs. tomorrow