I'm a big believer in the to-do list. I usually sit down to make one when I get into work and put everything on it: priorities for that day, tasks that could help me move bigger projects forward, ...

Q. I currently keep a static to-do list, and I would like to update it to be more dynamic. Do you have any advice? A. Microsoft Excel is best known for crunching numbers, but it’s also a powerful tool ...

There’s no shortage of task management apps out there, from the powerful features of Todoist to the simplicity of many niche tools. Yet, after years of juggling multiple solutions, I’ve found that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. When your “always on” to-do list requires you to check off ...

The Four Horizons Method helps manage tasks by categorizing them into critical, maintenance, growth, and someday/maybe. Prioritizing tasks and eliminating unnecessary ones improves mental well-being.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried every to-do list app and productivity system, only to find yourself giving up sooner rather than later because managing your productivity system becomes ...

I may not be that big of a productivity nerd, but I do like my things organized, and I go to great lengths to find a system that works for me. My style is that I don’t control every minute of my day — ...