Before I started my own company, I worked as a software developer for a New York media company. I had a colleague—let’s call him Neil—who was a brilliant designer. But he was also a perfectionist.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. In today's fast-paced work environment, it's common to feel ...

How you approach or create your to-do list can make a big difference. Experts weigh in on how to write — and tackle — a to-do list to make it best work for you. As we head into the new year, maybe you ...

As we approach the holiday season, your calendar is probably filling up. And undoubtedly your to-do list is as well. If you’re nearing the point of overwhelm, it might be time for a to-do list refresh ...

Many to-do lists fail because they’re often too vague, overwhelming or not prioritized effectively. Find out how to fix yours today. Traditional to-do lists are failing to boost productivity for ...

Conditions like A.D.H.D. and autism can make starting and completing tasks feel impossible, but experts say there are workarounds. By Christina Caron The pomodoro technique. Power poses. Planners.

We’ve all been there—staring at an ever-growing to-do list that feels more like a guilt trip than a productivity tool. No matter how hard you try, it seems impossible to check off everything, and by ...

You’ve heard of a to-do list, but what you might actually need is a to-don’t list. Instead of focusing on all the tasks you have to get done, it could be beneficial for you to look at everything you ...