9 Reasons Why You Need a ToDo List.

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There is power in keeping a To-do list. I have been using a To-do list for more that 20 years to ensure maximum productivity and proper planning. There are many reasons why youth don't achieve their set goals and if you pay attention you will find that they don't follow up, they don't have a to-do list and procrastination rule in the way they do things. 

How many times have you said to yourself, I will do it tomorrow and never to remember anything. Just take note, one day there will be no tomorrow! In case you are wondering where do I get this extra hours to do many things, I will tell you that there is great power in keeping a To-do list. 

 So What is a To-Do list?

 A list of errands and other tasks – often written on a piece of paper as a memory aid – that one needs or intends to accomplish. Mowing the lawn and chopping the weeds topped his to-do list of chores. Source :- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/to-do_list 

In the simplest term a to-do list means, a list of things to be done. Everyday present to us an opportunity to do what we must do, what we love, what we don't love, but must do, plan for the uncertainty, etc. all these within a 24hrs schedule unless you carry forward some task. In general, every person needs a work and life balance to be productive in what they do. 

There are many reasons why we should keep a to-do list, which can be either through a mobile application, notebook, white board, etc. Below are 9 reasons from my diary why you should keep a to-do list;

1. It helps prioritize work. 
2. It keeps you motivated once a task is done. 
3. It helps in tracking progress. 
4. It helps manage time. 
5. It creates harmony in a collaborative project. 
6. Manage anxiety and randomness. 
7. It drives focus.
8. It helps in reporting. For example, what has been done and what needs be done. 
9. It helps create a happy hour or time to relax.

One of my happy hours, that I also plan for is writing or reading an article while on traffic jam. Most of my ideas have been born through intentionally planning for my time everywhere I go ( The creative hours). 

Good read on Todo list 

By keeping such a list, you make sure that your tasks are written down all in one place so you don't forget anything important. And by prioritizing tasks, you plan the order in which you'll do them, so that you can tell what needs your immediate attention, and what you can leave until later.

Source: https://www.mindtools.com/aug8p7g/to-do-lists

 Insightful 

 Being jobless can rob you many things from your energy, passion, aspirations and eventually keep you off the track from your set goals. On the contrary, no matter how strange this might sound, being jobless is an opportunity to learn something new and for that to happen you need the right attitude to see it that way. Apart from money, talent, knowledge and skills are some form of 'currency' that helps you attract opportunities on your side. 

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