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Is it normal to write lists every day?

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Collagenmeeverywhere · 03/11/2023 18:29

On my notes on my phone, I have daily things needed to be done, generally a week or two in advance. Things are written for each day, food shopping, call insurance, ballet with Dd etc. I then have a list for the food shop and meals made that week. Is this normal, do you do this or is it over the top? I would like to just be list free I think, but I just can’t.
I’m a teacher (not full time or a class teacher anymore) but spent so many years of my life with daily/monthly/termly plans, that I think it just became part of me.
It just feels quite boring to be so structured, is it uptight? Sometimes I even find myself putting ‘Wash hair’ on the list, that’s weird right? 😬

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Iwantmyoldnameback · 03/11/2023 18:43

Nothing wrong with a good list. Or a proper diary.

PartnersInCrime · 03/11/2023 18:43

I'm the same and so is my Mum

Leftphalange100 · 03/11/2023 18:42

I hope its normal as I am the same! Every morning I make a list of what I need to do that day, with work and activities for the kids it gets everything clear for me to plan the day. I also have a list of Xmas ideas, teaching ideas for work, and a shopping list of my phone.

FiveShelties · 03/11/2023 18:40

If it is not on the list it does not get done. But the list has to be pen and paper, tried on my phone but gone back to paper. I love my lists!

eddiemairswife · 03/11/2023 18:40

I have a notebook where I write my lists.

TheShellBeach · 03/11/2023 18:39

I love lists and they help to make me feel secure.

Isittimeformynapyet · 03/11/2023 18:38

I enjoy doing this. I always put something on that I've already done, so I get the pleasure of having something crossed off straight away.

Sorry, but you're not as unusual as you think you are!

Namechange1990 · 03/11/2023 18:37

I do every morning with my cup of tea. So satisfying when I've ticked it all off. Love a list

megletthesecond · 03/11/2023 18:37

Yanbu. I start my week with a big paper list.

AlltheFs · 03/11/2023 18:36

I do this. I think it’s fine. If I don’t list it, it doesn’t happen.

I also have spreadsheets!

MariaVT65 · 03/11/2023 18:36

I do this! Helps me feel a bit more in control of things and less likely to forget something. Also satisfying when you cross something off the list :)

Burnoutwhat · 03/11/2023 18:35

I use lists a lot. I work freelance so have multiple jobs and projects.

I use them for personal life too, such as household stuff or decorating as I moved in Jan. I do use a day to day diary, I don't plan really far in advance what I'm going to do. But it helps prioritise and then I can also not be constantly thinking ineeto do stuff as it's written down.

But I think the key is not feeling you are beholden to the lists. I love them because they help me make the most of my life and do what I enjoy. So like a tool not a burden!

overwhelmed2023 · 03/11/2023 18:31

Very normal if you are busy and also if you are quite a word orientated person. I love lists and I tick them off. I use a white board atm!!