Which productivity method should you be using?

Which best describes your to-do list?

I have a detailed list of every task and sub-task I have to accomplish.

I keep a simple list of the important tasks I have to do.

I prefer to keep my tasks on my calendar so I don't miss them.

I don't really make to-do lists.

Which of the following best describes your time management skills?

I am always early and prepared with everything I need.

I am always on time and usually have everything I need.

I am sometimes late but usually have everything I need.

I am always late and usually forget something important.

How do you prioritize your work?

I have defined priorities so I am able to easily distinguish what order I should work in.

I group my work by project and work on one project at a time.

I like to prioritize my work based on when it needs to be completed.

I don't really prioritize my work / my priorities are determined by my manager.

How would you prefer to organize your to-do list?

I like to see my to-do list in chronological order by due dates.

I prefer to see my to-do list in order of the priority of the tasks.

I like to view my to-do list based on how long each task will take me to complete.

I prefer to only see a few tasks at a time. A long to-do list is really overwhelming.

I don't use a to-do list.

Which best describes how you prefer to manage your tasks?

I like to see the full picture of a project and know what every person is working on.

I prefer to only see my personal to-do list.

I like the option to see what everyone else is working on, but prefer to just see my personal to-do list.

I need a calendar view of the full project so I can prioritize my tasks more effectively.

Where do you typically keep your to-do lists?

I use a tasks app.

I write my lists in a paper planner, journal, or sticky notes.

I use a digital calendar.

I write my lists in a digital note app.

I don't keep my to-do lists anywhere.

Getting Things Done

Capture, clarify, and organize your tasks into categories so you know what to work on first and why.

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Zen To Done

Align projects with your goals to simplify your commitments and focus on one thing at a time.

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Pomodoro Technique

Stay focused and avoid burnout by breaking down work into 25-minute intervals with a 5-minute break in between.

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Kanban Method

Keep an eye on the progress of your tasks with a visual way to capture what stage each of them is at.

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Eisenhower Matrix

Prioritize your tasks using a matrix approach, weighing the importance and timing for each.

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PARA Method

Break up your to-dos into top-level categories that encompass and simplify your work and personal life.

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Bullet Journaling with Notes

Organize your to-dos in a notebook in Evernote, capturing everything you need to know for each task.

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Eat That Frog

Tackle your ‘frog’ (most important task) first thing, starting with a fresh, singular focus each morning.

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Seinfeld’s Calendar

Develop consistent productivity habits by checking off a box each day. Seeing is believing.

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Ivy Lee Method

Prioritize your tasks by focusing on the six most important ones before moving on.

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Most Important Task

List out your three most important tasks and focus on them before moving on to the rest.

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