Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Get your to do list in the 21st century.

We all seem to have to-do lists for all sorts of tasks in our lives. We often stick to old fashioned pen and paper. It is satisfying to physically put a line through each task. But do you know an app can up your game? A written to-do list can become disorganized, is prone to mistakes, easy to lose, and often easy to forget.

A to-do list app can sort and prioritize your work. You can change the order of your list easily rather than writing it all over. You can drag and drop items. You can also track priority with custom tags. 

You can’t lose an online list and it is always with you. You can jot to-dos and notes whenever you want. You can set due dates, reminders, and notifications. To-dos don’t mean much if they are not done on time!

You can create separate lists in the same place. Before you choose your app make sure you can create multiple lists in the app. You might need different lists for personal work and another for your team’s work and yet another for your personal development. A to-do list app with multiple list options allows you to store them all in one place. 

You can add additional context to your to-do lists. With written lists all you have are a few words to describe what you are working on. Most to-do apps offer a way to add additional information. Apps let you add relevant information, task details and even documents and links.

When you get more organized with your to-do app you can better contribute to your teams projects and initiatives. You can track your work and connect with teammates to make sure nothing gets missed.  

Kathleen Weaver-Zech and Dean’s Team Chicago