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Some people love ‘to do’ lists and others hate them! What cannot be denied is that ‘to do’ lists help you to remember what it is that you need to do, and the more tasks you have to do, the more valuable the list.

• List all tasks. List the one-off things as well as listing any everyday, weekly or monthly tasks.

• Break down the tasks. Write as much detail as you can. This gives you a better chance of accurately estimating the time each task will take. For example, if you have to move to another workstation, break it down into the individual tasks:

• Pack boxes

• Disconnect pc & phone

• Move desk

• Move chair and filing cabinet

• Move pc & phone

one minute wonder Many software programs and even mobile phones nowadays have a ‘to do’ list function (sometimes called a ‘task’ list). These are generally nothing more sophisticated than the type of paper list recommended here.