It’s not infrequent for a Public Relations Practitioner to have a million things to do on any given day, or week, all of which may be equally pressing. Consequently, it is also not surprising when in moments like those, things fall through the cracks. The question is, how should you handle these days? With a to-do list.

To do lists are a little dated but they’re perfect for guiding you through your day. Here’s why:

1. It creates order. A to-do list is an orderly way to organise how to do the things you need to do. Projects and plans get broken down into bit size chunks, making them more achievable.

2. A to-do list gives you a strategy for getting things done. How to do a thing is just as important as what to do.

3. To-do lists help you set priorities, they help you focus on your most important task and avoid the temptation of focusing on a less important task because they are easier to complete.

4. A to-do list builds accountability. The act of writing down tasks holds you accountable to complete them. Once they are written down the next step is to create a plan to accomplish those goals. You are now accountable to you.

5. To-do lists are great project trackers. There is nothing quiet satisfying as checking an item off your to-do list. To-do lists are great for tracking your progress and boosting your confidence in your ability to complete important tasks day after day.

6. To do-lists help you to delegate. If you see the list is too long you can find others to help you get things done. Whether it is asking a team member for a hand or hiring a job out.

7. The to-do list won’t let you forget. Humans are flawed; we forget things every once in a while. One of the biggest benefits of creating a to-do list is that even if you forget about an important meeting or project deadline, your to-do list wont it’s always going to have your back and ensure you at least are aware of everything up coming on your schedule.

8. And last but not least to-do lists relief stress as you see work getting done and that you are moving forward efficiently it allows you to relax more, work is getting done so you can take a well deserve break.

Don’t waste time being overwhelmed and frantic. Get organised. Write it all down on a list, pace yourself, and smash your goals.