To-Do Lists 101

For those of you that are new to the ECHO blog, welcome! For those regulars, you may or may not know that I am hyper organized. I love lists and color coded pens and a fresh notebook for planning. Mm. On that note, I'm thrilled to announce that for the month of August I'll be writing up a blog series on ORGANIZATION. I'll keep it short, sweet, and clear. If you have any questions, leave a comment below or contact me at tinacecho@gmail.com. Lets dive in:

In the world of organization, to-do lists are the building blocks.
Have you ever ventured to the grocery store in the middle of winter with a vague idea for dinner and got back home to realize you forgot the toilet paper?
Lists are important. (Not just grocery lists) Things come up during the day that distract us and easily suck our time. The best way to learn how useful to-do lists are is to try them out.


1. Make a grocery list the next time you go to the store. Write it down while your walking or taking the bus.

2. Try a basic to-do list for your day. When you wake up, make a list of everything you need to or would like to accomplish in your day. List as many things as you can think of. Don't be afraid of a long or messy list. This is all part of the process.

3. Divide the list you just made into REALISTIC goals and IDEAL goals. For example, let's say your list looks like this: Go to the dmv, food stamp office, grocery shopping, visiting MetroPCS, and stop by the DIA. Choose which can feasibly happen in one day and focus on those first. Maybe it is realistic to meet your case worker, grocery shop, and visit the DIA.

4. Once you identify your REALISTIC goal list, prioritize those goals into #'s. For example:
                    1. Meet your Case Worker
                    2. Grocery Shopping
                    3. Visit the DIA
Focus on the #1 goal first. Then move on to the other goals.

Lots more organization tips to come! Comment below or find us on Twitter at DetroitECHO