Most common problem of to-do lists is that we forget that to-do list is for tasks that must be accomplished in a short period of time, not in a long period of time (for long period of time we use master list), that is why our to-do lists seems to be endless and we feel ourselves overwhelmed. Here are several simple steps to get the things done in time and feel the difference between to-do list and master list:

• Write down your tasks or keep them in software, to have a clear picture which tasks you plan to accomplish.
• Learn the difference between to-do list and master list. The difference is that to-do list is more for daily tasks and master list for all the tasks that you plan to accomplish.
• Prioritize the tasks in your master list by importance and urgency, to know which tasks must be accomplished first and which can wait.
• Transfer most important and urgent tasks from your master list to your to-do list, but don't transfer too much tasks (maybe 5-6 tasks a day), then you won't feel yourself overwhelmed.
• Don't mix up tasks with projects. Task is one step and the project is multiple steps, to accomplish a project quicker and easier, just break it down to smaller parts and accomplish each part step by step.
• Don't add new tasks to your to-do list until you have some uncompleted, you can add some tasks to your master list and transfer next important task as soon as all the tasks in your to-do list will be completed (stricken out).
• Reward yourself for each completed task, even if you don't complete al the tasks you planned during a day, don't give up and keep trying. You can do it!

So, as you can see completing tasks in time is not so difficult as it may seem. However, you need a helper and this helper can be a to do list software. VIP Organizer is software you need. It is a professional tool for planning and tracking your tasks It allows you to combine to-do list and master list in one tool, as you can not only create task list, set priorities to your tasks, but also set by date, to see the daily, weekly, monthly tasks and so on.

VIP Organizer will store in it all tasks and it will never let you to forget about each of them, as you can set a reminder. So, this software is the best helper in getting things done in time.

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