Paper or plastic? We hear that question at the grocery store a lot although it seems like I’m not being given the “paper” option as much as I used to. I could take a rabbit trail and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each but that’s not the purpose of this post.

How often do you reference or create a “to-do list” on your computer either by keeping current working items on your desktop, e-mails in your inbox or a program dedicated to listing items you need to do for the day, week or month? I admit I kept current projects on my desktop and don’t file away e-mails until I finish a task requested in the e-mail but you know what works best for me? Writing a list of items I need to do on a blank sheet of paper. I can close an e-mail program or my desktop will be hidden by other programs but to get rid of the list on the piece of paper I would have to toss it in the trash. I’ve seriously been thinking of buying a bound journal for nothing but to do lists. Some people use white boards. How do you keep the things you need to do for the day front and center as a constant reminder and record?

By the way, I’m referring to the computer system as “plastic” for what it’s worth.

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