3 Ways Lists Can Help You Life

Life is hard. And it can get very overwhelming, especially if you can’t keep track of everything you have to do. The job responsibilities pile up, the homework piles up, the community involvement piles up, and all of a sudden you’re buried under mountains of everything you have to get done!

It can be difficult to prioritize and keep track of all the various commitments that you make when you are feeling enthusiastic and full of life. Soon enough the lack of sleep and motivation catches up to you and you crash, unable to accomplish everything to your best abilities.

There are many ways to counteract this vicious cycle, and I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but lists can be a life saver! So here are 3 ways that lists can help you life.

1. A List for Every Occasion

There is an occasion for every list and a list for every occasion. While there are many kinds, to do lists, reminders, and shopping lists, are among the most effective for keeping things under control.

To Do Lists are perfect for keeping track of, well, everything you need to do! It can be really difficult to remember everything that you’ve committed to. Having a list can help with that. To do lists also help you to feel more accomplished. As you check off each thing a sense of productiveness and order helps you continue to just keep checking things off the list.

Reminders are so important. Who can remember every single thing they need to do exactly when they need to do it? Having a list of reminders helps keep you on top of each and every thing that you need to get done. And, on a phone you can even have it send you a notification to remind you that you have a reminder list!

Shopping Lists are useful for a couple reasons. It has been said that ⅔ of what we buy is unplanned. And when you go shopping without a list that amount just goes up! When you have a list you are more focused and you know exactly what you need to get. This also saves money because you aren’t just purchasing random items due to hunger or the thought that you might possibly need it.

2. Get Your Thoughts On Paper

With everything swirling around in your head, getting it all out on paper, or a notes app, can be really helpful to keep your sanity. While your brain is extremely powerful and amazing even it can get overwhelmed. When you take the time to make your lists it lets your brain have a rest. You won’t have to worry about remembering and keeping everything straight because it will all be written down. The less stress and worry you have to go through the better!

3. General Organization

Ultimately the biggest reason to write lists is to be organized. Organization just makes life easier. When you are organized things run smoother and less problems arise, particularly in the details. Ironically, it’s easy to let things slip by unnoticed when you are so focused on trying to get everything done and under control. When your life is organized, it's much easier to sit back, relax, and enjoy it.