Growing up, I saw my mom make all sorts of lists. There were "shopping lists," "to do lists," and "goal lists" among others. One of the first things I found myself doing when I left home for college was making "to-do" lists of my own. Yet, I haven't done that as much since my college days. Well, not much beyond making New Year's Resolutions, I guess. I do recall the satisfaction it gave me to cross things off my list. One of Mom's friends was notorious for adding things she actually did to her to do list to achieve that warm sense of accomplishment. Maybe I have done that a few times myself. (I'm looking sheepish right now.)After reading the "GTD" article, I saw why I haven't done them as often. My lists were too detailed and ambitious. I see a need to differentiate in my lists. Of course, I don't want to go so crazy that making lists is all that I manage in a day. Yet, visiting the Eiffel Tower does not need to be on my daily list, either, if I live in Texas.
Per the suggestion of iHCPL Next Gen, I added a To Do list to my iGoogle desktop. I've already added that I must: 1) Work, 2) Send E-cards, and 3) Make phone calls.
I have physical calendars as well at home and at work. I even carry a small planner that I should use more. Another thing I added to my iGoogle desktop is a calendar. Already, I have posted birthdays and other things on my Google Calendar. Annually, it will remind me of birthdays, anniversaries. I can set it up to remind me to pay bills, too. In iHCPL, I was introduced to Library Elf which notifies me of due dates and holds. This provides much assistance for someone like me who enjoys requesting books, movies, and audio.
Ultimately, my goal is to set in place all reminders online. Planners haven't worked well for me at all. Yet, something as interactive as the Internet should alleviate this issue.
Time will tell, huh?
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