{"id":306,"date":"2022-02-15T05:52:28","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T10:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.istratus.com\/blog\/?p=306"},"modified":"2022-03-01T14:16:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T19:16:26","slug":"istratus-lists-to-organize-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/day-planner\/istratus-lists-to-organize-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"iStratus Lists: To Organize Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write. Write. Write. Or rather, type. Type. Type. Recording your thoughts or \u201cTo Do\u2019s\u201d helps you process and remember information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re feeling like life\u2019s a bit out-of-control right now, one of the best things you can do is create a set of lists you can take action on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So c\u2019mon, let\u2019s get motivated with iStratus, and make lists!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Brain Dump \u2013 Free Up Your Mind A Little&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend getting all of your thoughts down in the notes section. Make a clear list of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you <\/span><b><i>need<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to do,&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you want to <\/span><b><i>remember<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What plans or projects do you have to <\/span><b><i>work on<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write (or type) until you can\u2019t think of anything else \u2013 and be patient with yourself! Bear in mind, this process could take a while! Add or edit as you wish to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the brain dumping is done, your mind should feel lighter (if it isn&#8217;t, at least a little, then something else needs doing. Take 10, 15, 20 minutes, or 3 days it doesn\u2019t matter).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is, once you feel a little relief (yes, every bit counts), you will find that it is easier to categorize related items, prioritize, and productively disregard unessential responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will free up your mind to think about other things besides the stuff you want your brain to recall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Existing Projects List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though having an existing projects list seems repetitive or unnecessary, it\u2019s an effective idea to consistently have one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why? How so?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately it provides a realistic picture of everything that\u2019s on your plate right now. Too many projects occurring at once can be overwhelming, and it\u2019s unlikely to increase motivation to get anything done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 or 4 important projects are enough, relocate the others to a \u201cNext\u201d list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Next List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the one that can help you take action and be productive regardless of where you are\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such as, making a call or sending a quick follow-up text, before a meeting begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re driving and need something to listen to, maybe pull up that podcast you\u2019ve had on your mind or \u201cmust listen to\u201d list for ages!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Daily To-Do List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list really shouldn\u2019t be multiple pages if you\u2019re aiming for effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three to five items you want to accomplish are sufficient. That\u2019s all!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s those important things required for achieving your goals.&nbsp; It\u2019s important to focus on completing them the best you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Process Checklists: Easy as 1, 2, 3<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something requires certain steps for completion, and you tend to forget them a process checklist can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A process checklist could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to update your SUV navigation system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to turn on\/off the alarm system&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to run payroll.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Grocery And Quick Meal Lists Will Save Your Sanity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid driving yourself insane because you can\u2019t recall that it was a can of coconut milk you needed from the supermarket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a grocery list active in iStratus and share it, so that members in your household can contribute to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use an online grocery pickup service, you can add items to your cart as you note them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That way, everything will already be in your cart, ready to order as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a list of quick meals, the kind you can make in a dash.&nbsp; This list will save your sanity on those busy nights when you are running the kids here, there, and yonder. Meals that are easy to make are key. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taste.com.au\/quick-easy\/galleries\/30-minute-mid-week-dinners\/bbnsx4sd?page=4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See here for some fast, easy 30 Minute meal ideas.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yes, sometimes a pizza delivery is OK too!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Research<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lately, \u201cdoomsday scrolling\u201d has become a real problem for so many of us on social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reality, with so much chaos in our world right now, it\u2019s only natural that we want to keep up with the latest information, which easily turns into hours of endless scrolling and building anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to Research List\u201d<\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dedicated to a specific amount of time online researching whatever information is needed, will help you stress less, reduce anxiety, and it won\u2019t eat up too much time in your day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Books to Read, Music to Hear, or Movies To Watch List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the fun one. <\/span><b><i>Self-care<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use iStratus to list the exciting stuff you want to engage your ears and eyeballs in. Next time you hear a tune you want to spend more time listening to, or there\u2019s a good book you\u2019d like to read someday, or if there\u2019s a movie you\u2019d love to watch &#8211; Note it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lists can be life-changing and interchangeable with life. With the flexibility of our checklist system, you may breathe a little easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And remember to laugh:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it.\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ Mary Wilson Little<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live life and roll well with iStratus.<\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Write. Write. Write. Or rather, type. Type. Type. Recording your thoughts or \u201cTo Do\u2019s\u201d helps you process and remember information. If you\u2019re feeling like life\u2019s a bit out-of-control right now, one of the best things you can do is create a set of lists you can take action on. 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