to-do list
Errands awaiting completion
A to-do list is a written inventory of tasks awaiting completion.
The format ranges from sticky notes to elaborate apps, but the purpose is consistent: tracking what needs doing.
I keep a to-do list on my phone.
Items get checked or crossed off when finished, providing small satisfactions throughout the day.
Itemized verification guide
- errandsBrief purposeful outings
- choresRoutine household tasks
- assignmentsAllocated duties or tasks
- dutiesRequired tasks or charges
action items · responsibilities · projects · activities · workload · objectives · priorities · bullet points
Mobile device software
- notebookBlank pages for jottings
- plannerAgenda for scheduling
- sticky notesSmall adhesive paper slips
- post-itAdhesive paper memo
whiteboard · spreadsheet · Trello · bullet journal · index cards · task manager · calendar · checkbox
Assigning times to events
- timelineOrdered display of events
- roadmapDetailed plan forward
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- prioritizationRanking by importance
sequencing · outlining · coordination · preparation · forecasting · deadlines · due dates · time blocking
Productive without waste
- focusConcentrated attention point
- time managementPlanning how hours are spent
- workflowSequential task progression
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
progress · discipline · routine · optimization · execution · batching · delegation · deep work
Formal notice given
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- promptIncite to action
- nudgeGentle push to prompt
reminder app · push notification · calendar alert · snooze · ping · daily digest
checklist
Itemized verification guide
- errandsBrief purposeful outings
- choresRoutine household tasks
- assignmentsAllocated duties or tasks
duties · action items · responsibilities · projects · activities · workload · objectives · priorities · bullet points · items
app
Mobile device software
- notebookBlank pages for jottings
- plannerAgenda for scheduling
- sticky notesSmall adhesive paper slips
post-it · whiteboard · spreadsheet · Trello · bullet journal · index cards · task manager · calendar · checkbox · tickbox
scheduling
Assigning times to events
- timelineOrdered display of events
- roadmapDetailed plan forward
- milestonesNotable points of progress
prioritization · sequencing · outlining · coordination · preparation · forecasting · deadlines · due dates · time blocking · weekly review
efficiency
Productive without waste
- focusConcentrated attention point
- time managementPlanning how hours are spent
- workflowSequential task progression
accomplishment · progress · discipline · routine · optimization · execution · batching · delegation · deep work · getting things done
notification
Formal notice given
nudge · reminder app · push notification · calendar alert · snooze · ping · daily digest
- checklistsaction items, travel checklist, moving checklist, inspection checklist, safety checklist
- personal planninggoals, budget, calendar, schedule, checklist
- plannersplanner, agenda, calendar, organizer, diary
- remindersalarm, alert, notification, reminder app, push notification
- taskstask, tasks, chore, errand, to-dos
- unfinished businessunfinished business, loose ends, backlog, rough drafts
to-do listbucket list
Pre-death wish inventory
wish list · free time · leisure · downtime · blank slate
list, lists, listing, listed, listless, to-do, unlisted, listlessness, todo