Sometimes my task list is too overwhelming.

This post originally appeared on theZapier blog.

This is really handy if you’re prone to getting distracted (that’s me!)

or if you need reminders to keep your schedule clear in your head.

Butcher Paper

A cheap, simple option is to just get some butcher paper and markers.

I like using colorful markers to give my paper a bit of character.

Covey Priority Matrix

I mentioned the Covey priority matrix in my recent post aboutprioritizing your tasks.

Kanban boards are a very visual way to track your progress with projects or single tasks.

Other Kanban apps includeKanban Tool,Kanbaneryandkanban2go.

For things I need to do every day, I’ve used sticky notes in the past.

I had one column for things to be done and one for the things I’d already completed.

Of course, you could just use a paper diary or calendar for this purpose, too.

Thebig, flat desk calendarsare great if you have enough room to keep them visible all the time.

Even just adding a little visual flair as you cross off items on your list can be fun.

Each section corresponds to an area of your life or work, and tasks go inside the pie slice.

The different sized blocks correspond to different amounts of time: 15 minutes, 30 minutes and an hour.

Or, you could try using candy or chocolates.

Allocate different flavors to different tasks, and the bigger the treat, the longer the working period.

As you finish each section, reward yourself by eating the corresponding treat!

Yep, I actually tried that.

Out of sight, out of mind, after all.

She is a writer atCrewand was previously Buffer’s first Content Crafter and Head of Content at Attendly.

Title photo byAli(Flickr).

Whiteboard and keyboard and candy photo by Belle Beth Cooper.

Sticky notes photo courtesyOffice Supplies Talk.

Covey priority matrix courtesyUS Geological Survey.

Doodled to-do list courtesyElvie Studio.

Hand lettering to-do list courtesyWell It’s Okay blog.

Scribbled to-do list courtesyMrs Easton.

The Daily Stack courtesyAnders Hjmose.

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