Grocery and To Do Lists

Today's time management tip is to make lists. I
can not remember how many times I forgot 1 or 2
items at the store.Then I would have to make an
extra trip and stand in the so called express line.
All the wasted minutes because I forgot to do an
errand on the way home. Problem solved when I started
making lists.

You should always make a grocery list. This is fairly
easy for me . Because I only change 2 dishes a week
I have fruit during the day,so I only have 9 different
meals. I love routine because it makes shopping a
breeze. Lists are easy because I only have to
include items I don't buy on a weekly basis. If you
like to spice up your life with variety, then all the more
reason to have a grocery list.

Another list that comes in handy is a to do list. Sunday
before you go to bed make a to do list for the week and
every night before bed make a daily list.When your
relaxed and have no time pressures take 10 minutes to
do this . That way it will save your time when you really
need it. Prioritize what has to get done and decide when the
best time for each task is. For example going to the bank
Friday at lunch or after work is a bad idea. Always try to
avoid peak hours.

Other lists that help are a call list and a list of time you
need to spend with business associates, family or friends.
If you have a call list you can make all your calls at once.
The phone can kill your time. Hey I just figured out what
my next week's topic is going to be. Also make a list of things
you have to do with the people you deal with on a regular
basis. Lists will save you time and cause you to have less
stress in your life.

Dave 4syth