I think we can all agree that most to-do lists are boring. They’re endless, overwhelming, and often guilt-inducing. Even worse? After meticulously jotting down every task, we end the day with half of ...

Is your to-do list helping you reach your goals? Or is it holding you back? Productivity experts explain how to level up your list so it prioritizes what matters.

Eliminate the to-do The fewer administrative items you have on your list, the better. I recommend making tasks automatic where that’s an option.

Google Tasks is an app and add-on that lets you make to-do lists and set reminders. Your Google Tasks reminders are organized into lists, and can be tied to specific times and dates.

Your short to-do list should also be clear, specific, and broken down into small and manageable tasks. “Work on work project” probably isn’t going to feel realistic.