You need to have a daily todo list based on this “backlog” of tasks.

Jumping to a new task every time one arrives does not lead to getting things done. Whether they come from emails, conversations, or your own ideas, you should be able to get them out of your head and into a trusted system, then continue with the work you were doing before. You need to have a way to quickly and easily capture the things you need to do.

These are the five components of a productive task management *system*, regardless of the specific *tool* you may be using: Switching to a different tool isn’t going to automatically make you more productive, what’s much more important is the underlying system that defines how you use your tools. The answer is that there’s no such thing - everyone’s circumstances and preferences differ, so it’s very unlikely that there would be a “one-size-fits-all” solution out there.Īpps, notebooks, and journals are just tools, and tools should be interchangeable as our needs change. My coaching clients often ask me what the best task management app, journal, or notebook is - there seems to be endless options out there! Ever wonder what the perfect todo list app is?

Free todo app