There is no “one size fits all” method of organizing goals and to-do lists, but there is one that will work the best for you—you just have to find it. From the traditional to the modern, freelancers from Upwork’s Facebook community recently shared how they keep their goals and to-do’s organized to ensure nothing gets missed.
“Early in the morning when I reach my desk, I jot down all the important tasks to be done during the day and then give them a priority. I start with the most important task, finish it, then take on the next one. That is how I commit my time most judiciously and make it more productive. By the end of day, I finish most of my important tasks.”
— Abdul Sattar
“A to-do list should be written and not just in the mind. Work from top to least priority, or hardest to easiest task.”
— Bai Tender Sinsuat
“I have a diary. Every day I list the points to be attended to the next day. Then, before I go to sleep, I will tick mark those that are done and cross the ones that are not. When listing things for next day, I may include the previous day’s crossed ones if they’re priority. This takes just 5 minutes a day. It may be traditional but it works.”
— Abhinand Vnair
“I use the Daily To-Do-List software to keep me organized. I have been using it for more than 6 years now. I can schedule tasks in advance, set reminders and even print out a task list based on a certain date range. I also don’t miss out on repeating tasks as the software allows me to schedule recurring tasks based on frequency (i.e., daily, weekly, every nth day of the month, etc.). As a freelancer, we may accept multiple contracts. The app allows me to group tasks per client. This app is indeed helping me to stay organized despite a super busy work schedule. I definitely prefer this app over manual jotting down of tasks or putting a task list on spreadsheets.“
— Weng Ramos-Castro
“I use Todoist and Evernote. I list down the most important task down to the least.”
— Jovy Lizaso Pulumbarit
“I always apply the GTD [Getting Things Done] method with my personal and professional commitments.”
— Harold Jacob
How do you keep your goals and to-do list organized? Tell us in the comments! And be sure to check out Inside Upwork: Productivity Tips from Upwork HQ for more great ideas.
Editor’s note: Responses edited for grammar, spelling, and clarity. The statements above are those of their authors and do not constitute the views or opinions of Upwork.
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