What does your To Do list say about you?
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What is it about women and lists? Chances are you’ve already referred to yours today. But what does your relationship with your to-do list reveal about you? We asked the Marie Claire team to reveal all…
What is it about women and lists? Chances are you’ve already referred to yours today. But what does your relationship with your to-do list reveal about you? We asked the Marie Claire team to reveal all…
My to-do list: Emma Simpkins, deputy chief sub editor
- Put stuff on Freecycle and eBay
- See other list: people to call or email
- Make cushion covers
- Paint chest of drawers
- BLOG!
- WRITE NOVEL !
- Water neightbour s plants
- Buy a wedding present
- Make list of things to do on London staycation
- Buy sister a birthday card/present
My to-do list: Emma Simpkins, deputy chief sub editor
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Put stuff on Freecycle and eBay
- See other list: people to call or email
- Make cushion covers
- Paint chest of drawers
- BLOG!
- WRITE NOVEL !
- Water neightbour s plants
- Buy a wedding present
- Make list of things to do on London staycation
- Buy sister a birthday card/present
My to-do list: Sophie Bew, fashion assistant
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Transfer money to Joe for ticket to France this Saturday
- Send belated baby shower gift
- Buy new Carven skirt YUM
- Buy bread
- Buy salad for lunch
- Get new gymn timetable
- Buy new small suitcase for trips
My to-do list: Lucy Davies, sub editor
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Sort fancy dress outfit
- Buy waterproofs for Alfie
- Ocado order
- Clear out van
- Post pressies
- Call tumble drier engineer
- Book cottage for Uni get together
- Email Michelle with Oz dates
- Investigate tents for party
- Pay parking fine
- Submit nursery forms
My to-do list: Susan Henderson, production editor
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Rehome stray cat
- Set a date for annual BBQ
- Re-varnish floor
- Clearing out loft
- Framing poster bought last year
- Put stuff on eBay
My to-do list: Caroline Garland, PA to editor & office manager
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Get birthday and leaving cards for girls at work
- Sort guest list for party
- Call brother
- Call gym to book class
- Pay for villa in Ibiza
- Book spray tan and pedicure
- Buy steak for dinner tonight
- Call Anne for poss camping weekend
- Book hair appointment
- Top up Oyster
My to-do list: Hannah Thomas, features assistant
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Transfer rent painful
- Water dying rose in an attempt to revive it
- Do some washing and tidy room
- Buy new (cheap) dress for tomorrow night s party
- Call Dad
- Go for a run
- Read more
- Start saving for trip to South Africa - £10 and counting!
My to-do list: Jessica Harrison, bookings editor
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Book flight for sister's wedding!
- Transfer money
- Pay house insurance
- Buy new oven. Must.
- Print out Bikram yoga vouchers
- Find a cleaner
- Buy a congrats card
- Sort out leak under stairs...eek
My to-do list: Lisa Potter, online intern
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Feed cat while parents are on holiday - always a bit thinner on their return, oops
- Update Oyster card first thing
- Send back spur of the moment online purchase that can't afford. Sad face
My to-do list: Helen Russell, online editor
What does your To Do list say about you?
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- Buy food (empty fridge for four days and counting)
- Go to gym
- Locate tennis racket (and play)
- Take back impulse buy dress
- Get hair cut
- Book wax
- Do Amazon order
- Buy sketchpad
Top tips for To Do list fans
What does your To Do list say about you?
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Sound familiar? Psychologist Marisa Peer has some sage advice about how to stay on top of your To Do list:
- Avoid multiple lists by creating one master list - otherwsise you'll feel overwhelmed
- Complete one action from your list every day without fail
- An effective list should be no more than eight points. Don t make them so long they scare you!
- Reward yourself once you have completed the most difficult items on your list
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