I have multiple todo-lists in the iOS Reminders-app. They are labeled after things like the app I am currently working on (where I use it like a poor man's ticketing system), private life, and even a shopping list.
I write down things as they come up and check regularly. Some lists get checked each time it makes sense (when I go to the store or open up XCode for a few hours of coding), others get checked every day or every week.
Things that are obsolete, done or no longer important, get checked off or deleted. I am ruthless about it. The fewer items, the better.
I think the secret of success is to have ONE place where every task, idea or project goes. If you have that then putting things there becomes almost an automatic reflex.
And I neither store things like big life goals in my todo-lists, nor do I write down all the steps required for each task. I can think of the steps when I start working on an item.
Also, it is nice that the Reminders-app is simple and clean, but at the same time that it syncs between all my devices. If I was using different systems I might try a service like Catch or Evernote to share my lists.
My recommendation for everyone is to come up with a system for themselves and stick to it. It becomes easy after a while.
Most of all, it gives you peace of mind. Because if you write something down, you can forget about it. Until you check your list again that is.
I write down things as they come up and check regularly. Some lists get checked each time it makes sense (when I go to the store or open up XCode for a few hours of coding), others get checked every day or every week.
Things that are obsolete, done or no longer important, get checked off or deleted. I am ruthless about it. The fewer items, the better.
I think the secret of success is to have ONE place where every task, idea or project goes. If you have that then putting things there becomes almost an automatic reflex.
And I neither store things like big life goals in my todo-lists, nor do I write down all the steps required for each task. I can think of the steps when I start working on an item.
Also, it is nice that the Reminders-app is simple and clean, but at the same time that it syncs between all my devices. If I was using different systems I might try a service like Catch or Evernote to share my lists.
My recommendation for everyone is to come up with a system for themselves and stick to it. It becomes easy after a while.
Most of all, it gives you peace of mind. Because if you write something down, you can forget about it. Until you check your list again that is.