Happy Friday to you! Do you have big plans for the weekend? Will you be having some fun and getting things done? This weekend for me is pretty booked solid already, so my list is going to be a bit short. My focus will be more about maintaining rather than about finishing or moving new projects ahead. Some weekends are like that. 🙂

Before we get into list sharing mode, I want to share my time management tip du jour, and that is this:

Use lists to get more done!

Now if you’re already using a to-do list on a regular basis, or you use them on the weekend when you join me for Finish It Friday, then you know this fact to be true. The simple process of writing down what you need to do or intend to do is an extremely effective process. And yet, so many people I encounter try to keep track of everything in their head. This isn’t only less effective, it’s more work than necessary and more stressful.

If you have lots of things you need to do or want to do, writing a complete to-do list can feel very stressful while you’re writing it. But, when the to-dos are out of your head and onto the paper, there is a tremendous sense of relief. You no longer have to use your brain to try to keep track of all of your to-dos. Now you can use your brain to get your to-dos done or to enjoy a fun activity without feeling distracted by everything you’re trying to keep track of in your head!

If you’re out of the habit of writing down your to-do list, start today! Join me for Finish It Friday and make your weekend to-do list. Remember, it’s okay if you don’t get everything on your list done. You will most certainly get more done if you make a list and then refer back to it throughout the weekend. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the endorphin rush known as “checking things off your list!” Are you ready to do some list sharing? I am. Here are my lists:

Play List

  • Kailea’s Tae Kwon Do test. This conflicts with boot camp so no boot camp this weekend. But I will be back next weekend!

To do list To Finish List

  • Finish the laundry.
  • Start + finish cleaning the house.
  • Help Kailea finish a couple of projects.
  • Organizing appointment on Sunday.
  • Trader Joes run.

I think that will do it for me this weekend! I hope you’ll give Finish It Friday a try this weekend and tap into the freeing power of to-do lists. Share your lists in the comments and then—have a wonderful weekend! (Remember to check back here later for a Freebie Friday post—hooray!)