How you approach or create your to-do list can make a big difference. Experts weigh in on how to write — and tackle — a to-do list to make it best work for you.

The to-do list can help keep you on track with everything you need to get done in life; or it can be an overwhelming, disorganized mess. There are better ways to organize your to-do list—or ...

And undoubtedly your to-do list is as well. If you’re nearing the point of overwhelm, it might be time for a to-do list refresh. Here are some creative ways to build a list that works better for ...

Science Says Your To-Do List Could Be Missing 1 Crucial Element If you love the idea of a to-do list, but your to-do list doesn’t love you back, here’s a simple fix.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried every to-do list app and productivity system, only to find yourself giving up sooner rather than later because managing your productivity system ...

A version of this article appears in print on June 17, 2025, Section D, Page 7 of the New York edition with the headline: Tackling a To-Do List When You’d Prefer To-Don’t.