How to Use Checklists to Free Up Your Mind (Tips & Tricks) 

What is your favorite way to use checklists? ✅ I'm looking forward to your comments! Thanks for watching :)

You always manage to simplify even the toughest ideas!

Simpletivity is my go-to resource for productivity best practices, and this video is a great example of why. Thanks, Scott!

I'm sooo glad I'm not the only one with a "shower and dress" entry on my morning routine checklist.

I love lists! Yes, they free my mind. I recently put together a checklist for my 4 week work routine. I have projects that for months at a time are on the same 4 week schedule to the deadline. This list frees my mind so I can concentrate better on what I have to do each step of the way. I’m always updating ways to keep the routine entertaining, and maintaining being good to my tomorrow self so I know what I need to start on first thing in the morning. Great video! It gave me more ideas. Thanks!

Another terrific video, Scott! I have several checklists populated in Microsoft To Do. With this app, I can create recurring lists for the work week and different lists for the weekend or just once a week, etc. Since my duties and priorities vary throughout the week, the flexibility and cost (free) of this tool keeps me on track to get things done.

timing how long it takes you to do each thing also helps. I couldn't understand why my morning routine was taking so long until I timed everything and realized I was stretching out tasks that could've been much shorter and thinking that longer tasks were being done in less time than they were.

Great video Scott. I agree completely. I have been a Todoist user but I have frustrated by limits of repeating tasks that contain subtasks i.e. checklists. I have also been a Trello user for my bigger projects. I am now testing TickTick as a replacement for Todoist. Even though some routine tasks are second nature now, I want the placeholder to better monitor myself and plan more efficiently.

I also use it as a biking list. I.e. helmet - gloves - headband - hart rate - sunglasses - water - etc. Also as a "for vacations leave home" list i.e. close shatters - check windows locks - turn a/c off - garbage out - hot water off - alarm - etc.

One powerful way to use checklists is a 'process checklist,' or a 'sequence of steps checklist.' This type of checklist can be used as a 'feedback loop checklist' too. I use a checklist when I trade Forex to avoid impulse trades. Each potential trade needs to meet specific criteria on my checklist which are listed 'in order'. not randomly. If the trade criteria are met, then I execute the trade. Trading is probabilistic. So, if a trade works out, great. If not, look for exceptions to the criteria which are added to the checklist for future consideration...

*Thank you for this great content. I'll put this into practice especially that I'm a Google Keep user. I'll also share it to my Wife and Mom as I can see them utilize this technique for many case scenarios.* *_I can also make this my Family's grocery list._*

Thanks very much Scott for this. 🙂 Which app do you actually use for this? Keep? Thanks,

EXCELLENT INFO AND TO-THE-POINT. Love the examples you shared as well!

I use Any.Do, as I was impressed by how it gives reminders, popping out from the bottom with a choice for done, schedule later, dismiss or focus. Although I also use keep and I like that you separate your lists, and that you can "un-check" them for the next day. I'm going to give it a try. I am also giving google tasks a try after watching your video's on it. What I really like from your tutorials in Simpletivity, is that it is SIMPLE, just like when I used to use a paper calendar. With all of the choices available now, I think I am more scatter-brained then ever. But with your help everything can be in one place. Thank you!

Great video! 3:44 how about making this step as part of the checklist itself? It can be easy to forget to uncheck all items

New to your channel. Great content! Thanks for uploading.

Scott, yet another helpful video. Thanks. Unrelated question: I am about to begin a side consulting project that requires set-up of a second gmail account. Is there a good way to have both accounts feed into one Inbox? Thanks in advance for your help. (Notice the use of your advice about getting a response)

Hi I use The app FOCUS TO-DO that combine pomodoro technique with to-do list. You can set a timer for each task to accomplish and check at the end. Have recurrent task also and you can have statistics of how do you use your time.

Gotta use a checklist for my groceries, can't risk leaving a piece of paper at home 😂 and I add my fiance to the list on Keep so that if/when I forget my phone at home we still have the list. But to be honest, most of my checklists are in my bullet journal.

Great content what app or software are you using in the video?

I use checklist for my honey-do projects it removes confusion

My only annoyance with Keep is that you can't make a note and checklist on the same page

Microsoft OneNote rules them all

I'm concerned about your computer what's with the black circle like thing that appears next to your cursor every time you click

About lists and task to do, I use (ofc Keep is my daily app too) an amazing app Called Swipes. His way to manage task is really clean, fast and really productive by far. Please review that amazing app here coz is totally close to your channel and you will love the app and his system.

What is your go to application for everyday task?

How to remember you even had a check list

Better to use Microsoft to do....