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To-Do Lists vs. Post-It Notes

There are times when we get confused about the things that should do and that tasks that we need to finish in a day or week. This is not an isolated incident as there are a lot of people who experience the same dilemma. But the bigger dilemma is, what should you use to manage your tasks, projects and to-do lists? Then the to-do lists vs. Post-it notes war rages on.

Who will win? Read on and realize which best deserves the tile of an effective task manager.

To-do list vs. Post-it Round 1: Capacity to remind tasks more efficiently.

You write each task that you need to perform in one post it note and before you know it, you'll have a pile of post-it notes cluttered in your computer monitor or desk. On the other hand, creating a to-do list on your computer will not clutter your desk or monitor but your task and to-dos will be neatly compiled in one corner of your desktop.

To-do list vs. Post-it Round 2: Affordability

To-do lists applications are available online for free although some are being offered for a fee. If you opt for a free version, all you have to do then is install them in your computer and you're off to having your own to-do program. While post-its are not very expensive, the expenses that you might incur from years of purchasing post-it notes can still amount to a considerable amount.

To-do list vs. Post-it Round 3: Features and Usability

To-do list applications are not just for creating a list of the tasks and responsibilities that you need to get done. Some programs offer certain features like alarm, calendar, calculator, and other organizing functions. If you're done with one task, tick them off the list. If you need to finish one task faster than the other, set different priorities. If you need to set an alarm so you can get started on the project, then put in your favourite song as the alarm tone. These are just some of the limitations of post-it notes. It's just a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip at the back that will help you remember the last page of the book that you were reading but more than that, it can do nothing.

So who won the battle? Go figure. I need to be off to download my newest To-Do list program, and Swift To-Do List looks darn good.

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