Are You a List Maker?

Are you one of those people that make lists?  Like, make lists of lists?  I used to always comment to my sister on her list making…she would constantly make lists. Always extremely organized and forward thinking – J introduced me to my first Filofax.

I am now a certifiable list maker.  Maybe it is genetic?  Maybe it is pay back for me kidding with my sister about her compulsive to-do’s.

I started out with a Filofax, but then came the age of technology.  It took me a LONG time to trust my smart phone…what if it lost my list?  My address book?  My calendar!  I was afraid that something would happen and all of my “life” would be erased.  I slowly came to trust the phone, yet I still had that yearning to WRITE down lists.  Like old school…in a cool journal (or twenty), with a cool colored pen (or ten).  I admit that, at times, I do add some easy items to my list, so once completed I feel even that much more accomplished.  Am I really telling you all of this?

I do use an app, Cozi, that is godsend when it comes to coordinating events and shopping lists with my husband because he can access the lists as well, wherever.  I still do get those occasional, “Do we need anything from Publix/Target/Home Depot/Costco?” calls, but they are quickly quelled by, “Did you check Cozi?” Or what about the questions, “You have dinner with Amalia/Lauren/etc. tonight?  I didn’t know.”  Which is quickly followed by me with, “I put it in Cozi.”

Lately though, I have been transitioning back to the pen and notebook.  There’s something about writing out what needs to be done, followed by the great feeling when I can cross out what has been completed.  I still stick to the technology for the calendar and address book, but its not cutting it for me when it come to the task list.

Check out this list of 27 Signs You’re An Obsessive List Maker…I am certifiable.  How about you?