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If you’re visually oriented, using written task lists can feel like trying to force a square painting into a round frame. Don’t fight your instincts — instead, adapt your list-making style to create a system that works for you.
For visual thinkers, seeing isn’t just believing. It’s learning, analysing, problem solving and more. Instead of struggling with a text-based organisation system, embrace your unique outlook to bring more order to your life with a visual to-do list.
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Give your to-do list a new look
There are three steps to making visual to-do lists:
- Get supplies. Gather art supplies that bring you joy: stickers, pens, markers, and Scotch® Magic™ Tape all come in a range of colours. Keep a stack of Post-it® Super Sticky Lined Notes handy — with no lines, they’re the perfect place to jot down drawings and doodles that keep you inspired.
- Start drawing. Silence your inner art critic and let the ideas flow. Quick sketches are fine — getting your thoughts down is more important than making a masterpiece.
- Refine your list. To round out your tasks, you can create new drawings or add more details to your initial sketches. Since you can stick and re-stick Post-it® Super Sticky Notes however you want, it’s easy to create a visual map of your thinking and change it as often as you like.
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Picture perfect productivity
You can make a visual to-do list for any project, but some are especially suited to this organisation style. These include:
- Travel
- Planning a holiday getaway? Place your visual tasks on a map that outlines your itinerary.
- Make a travel bucket list by drawing flags of all the countries you hope to visit someday.
- If you’re visiting an historic location, you’ll want to take lots of pictures. Plan your photos in advance by drawing thumbnail sketches of all the great shots you want to capture.
- Cooking
- When trying an unfamiliar recipe, draw sketches of each step to make sure you understand the instructions.
- Spice up your cooking repertoire with new ingredients — make a visual list of ingredients you’d like to try and use it to shop at the grocery store.
- Chores
- Create a family chore scavenger hunt: Draw pictures of chores and stick them up around your home. Compete to see who can find and complete the most chores.
- Draw pictures of common household chores, then put them in a bowl. Have each family member take turns picking their chores. (No peeking!)
When you know yourself and work with your strengths, you’ll be more likely to succeed. With Post-it® Products, you can turn your visions into reality.
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