Keeping the to-do list up-to-date can easily become a burden, not a helper. So here’s a to-do list strategy you might consider that is not just a project management recitation of tasks.

Here are some creative ways to build a list that works better for you: Make a to-do list based on your energy level. ... “The ‘might-do’ list strategy has several benefits,” Imber writes.

Many to-do lists fail because they're often too vague, overwhelming or not prioritized effectively. Find out how to fix yours today.

The problem with your to-do list is that your most important stuff is on it—along with everything else. So, if it’s that important, take it off your to-do list and put it on your calendar.