Are you a list maker?

The only lists I make are Christmas and shopping lists. Technology has mucked it up for me since I started making lists on my phone's Notes app. On several occasions, I have got part way round a supermarket and found I have inadvertently deleted the rest of my list whilst holding the phone in my hand. Back to paper

Its the sticking to them that I have the biggest problem with whenim64. I too write Christmas lists and put budget figures against each name. I very rarely stick to them though.

I know what you mean about making lists on the phone. Its not the same and I much prefer my trusty old notebook/diary.

I am a list maker. Each day I write a list of reminders and things to do. Makes me feel good as I cross items off. Mind you often the next days list includes several items from the day before ! Wonder what that says about me ?

Its my motto for life ginny.

Why do today, what you can put off until tomorrow

Now I am single and have to think for myself 24/7 I make lists every day. Things to do, things already done so I don't do them again, shopping lists, birthday lists.....it just goes on .However I am very adept at losing lists and start again thus having at least 2 for each subject on the go at any one time . I also have a daily reminder alarm on my phone for appointments which I am more than likely to forget. I also write a daily diary (when I remember!) to remind me of what I've done and when. I'm hoping that once my brain becomes used to all this 'doing' things will become easier - I never used to be so useless and put it down to the long list (!) of changes brought on by widowhood and the sudden plunge into grieving.
When I was a child I too loved making lists, but I just loved the smell of pen, paper and ink. My treat after visiting the dentist was to be taken to the local stationers to choose a new pencil or notepad (and have a good sniff at the same time) - small pleasures compared to today's children

Anyone who, like me, adds something to the list which you have already done just for the pleasure of crossing it off?
In front of me on my table are - shopping list, calorie counting tally, open month -to-view diary, and various post-it notes in date order showing things to remember including some from the diary. I also keep a pad and pencil beside my bed for when I have inspiration during the night!

I am frequently told that My 8 year-old DGD is "just like you" because she likes making lists and planning things carefully. I have always made lists but have had to stop myself from making lists of lists - a step too far even for we meticulous organisers!

I think seeing a list written down and being able to cross them off one by one is quite satisfying Gally and when you have so much on your mind (as you obviously have ) it can be a way of coping with a little bit at a time.

I loved stationary as a child too. Still do. Let loose in Paperchase I come out with all sorts of lovely books.Some even come complete with special indexing (ideal for us list makers)

Yes I have added something to a list in order to have the pleasure of crossing it off shysal so you are not alone!

I haven't quite gone as far as making lists of my lists yet Gagagran I wonder how that works?

Just shopping and Christmas for me unless there is a big event coming up like DS3's wedding next year for which I will make lists.

DH has never liked me writing lists but now he is having to do the shopping is coming round to my point of view.

I do make a shopping list but always add to it when in the store and always have a list of birthdays for throughtout the year,each month I will check on it and buy the cards and put the relevent name on it,but cards have also been known to have been mislaid only to turn up again when the birthday has been and gone,so must do a list to remind where I put things.

For anyone with an Android phone or tablet there's a neat little app called "Do It Tomorrow". You create a list for the day and anything that is not crossed off that day will appear on the list for the next day

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Yes, Shysal, I have done that !

Gally, Smelling new books is something I and my 3 daughters all love to do. Strange family.

I find that making a list is very therapeutic when I get that feeling of being overwhelmed by having too many things to do and worried that I might forget something.
Seeing the written list makes it much easier to decide which has to be prioritised and of course there's the feeling of satisfaction when so,mething is crossed off, especially when it's something that has been bugging me for a while.
When I was working I used to do 90-day plans to set out short term goals and that was useful too - sometimes you feel as though you're not achieving anything, but when you look back you can see what changes you have been able to make.

Wow Yogagran I must find that app. It's right up my street, it won't replace my various books though, but will make a welcome addition to the addiction.

I love the smell of paper too Gally and ginny and the feel of the lovely new smooth sheets.

90 day plans sound a bit ambitious for me janeainsworth I find it hard to plan for the week never mind 3 months!

I like making lists. Then i don't have to worry about forgetting chores.

I am about to make a list of every item of clothing I own, probably with photos, not because I can't remember what I've got, I just fancy doing it. A sort of art project.

I have lists for all sorts of things. A printed out list for holiday packing. A christmas card list. On the computer I have a birthday and anniversary list. I have a list of bank and building society accounts because I forget where I put my money and I need it for when I do the tax form. A few years ago I would have remembered all these things.

The first thing I used to do when I got to work (after making coffee) at 7.00 was to make a list. Then my PA would come in and amend it, because she remembered things that I didn't. (I want to be that woman..)

Now, list are essential, but they are all to do with, mainly, the important trivia of my life. Like: buy coffee; write cheque for...etc. even "take pills"!

Love the app yoga!

Hello, billygob!!!

Showing my ignorance here.
Does Yoga's app work with an iphone or is it just Android phones?

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I am an inveterate list maker. It's how I start my working day and how I plan any event. As a child any pocket money i had was spent on stationery, I loved to write and draw on beautiful paper, preferably deckled.

Now I'm an almost complete convert to my iPhone & iPad for list making, and although I am still drawn to stationery I rarely buy any as I know I'll seldom use it.

I write notes to myself on the backs of envelopes and prop them up in prominent places. The idea is that I see them at appropriate times and do whatever it is straight away. Sometimes it works.