Writing a List
Purpose
Writing lists may be for various purposes (described below in a list!):
- To-do lists
- Best-of lists
- Grocery list
- Brainstorming list
- Checklist, etc.
How
Before writing a list, decide if categories are needed to organize it.
For example, a grocery list can have categories:
Produce:
- Carrots
- Lettuce
- Apples
Meat:
- Chicken
Dairy:
- Milk
- Ice cream
A brainstorming list does not need categories. Just list ideas or words as they come to the writer.
For a best-of list, put the most important words/things at the top of the list. This will also be helpful for a to-do list.
See it in Action!

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Different types of lists to write
- To-do lists
- Gratitude lists
- “Reasons why” list
- “Done today” list
- Affirmations
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Learn More:
Matthew McConaughey - to-do lists
Matthew McConaughey talks about the joy of crossings things off of a to do list.
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How to make a to-do list that you’ll actually use
Learn about the various kinds of to-do lists and their ideal purposes so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.