[hocus pocus]

I've been struggling to keep up with my to-do lists lately (trying to start again) but I did for several years.

I had a weekly to-do notepad to help me prioritize my tasks and I kept them color coded. One color was for appointments, one was for daily tasks, and the other one was for schoolwork. I didn't prioritize my daily tasks aside from that but I did try to do the ones I was least excited about first to get them over with. I liked crossing them off and after reaching the end of the notepad (one year) I got to pick out a new pretty one.

What also helps is that I have certain days dedicated to something so when that day rolls around, I know of a specific task. I do my laundry on Sundays, for instance. The day of the week sometimes changes over time but I've found that helpful. Trash day is Wednesday morning so I clean out the fridge Tuesday night.

I've been struggling with it because of my mental health I guess and I don't really like the current note pad I have. I was thinking of getting another weekly one that has markers for amount of water you've had and exercising too, so I can track that, or a daily one. I am not quite sure yet. I like to have a week so I can see the week ahead but I also like having a daily planner to help me with that particular day.

But doing it with pretty paper and colorful pens helps too.