A List Can Save Your Life

Posted by List Producer on February 26, 2013 in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Fellow List Producers, Health, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress, Saving Time

Turns out making a list can do a lot more than just help you remember to pick up milk from the grocery store. When I first started this blog I got a comment on one of my posts from a family friend. She mentioned that having a list actually saved her life. Yep – you [...]

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6 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

Posted by List Producer on December 13, 2012 in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Fellow List Producers, Guest Posts, Holidays, Home, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Time, Tool for Success

As you know — I’ve been shopping for the holidays since August…so I won’t be doing any last-minute runs to the mall to buy gifts before Christmas. It’s my trick for reducing holiday stress. I also make lists and lists of everything that needs to get done so I don’t leave anything out. Gifts to [...]

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Planning the Perfect Vacation With a List

Posted by List Producer on November 8, 2012 in Benefits of List Making, Decision Making, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Travel

Picture it: You and your favorite person sipping cocktails poolside, warm sunshine, the scent of suntan lotion wafting through the air, fabulous music courtesy of a steel drum band, your to-do list consists of “relax,” “sleep late” and “eat out.” You’re far far away from reality — you’re on vacation! Makes you want to plan [...]

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What I Will Never Forget

Posted by List Producer on September 11, 2012 in Benefits of List Making, Decision Making, Relationships, TV

I was a senior at Hofstra University and that morning — I was getting ready in my dorm room for my magazine-writing class. It wasn’t my favorite class because I was a TV writer even back then…and I thought I could say more with fewer words. My professor didn’t agree. Anyway — every morning I [...]

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How To: A Pro and Con List

Posted by List Producer on August 8, 2012 in Benefits of List Making, Boost Memory, Decision Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, Reduce Stress, Saving Money, Saving Time, Tool for Success

Have you ever had to make a really big decision? You know — the type of thing that will change your life forever! It can be totally nerve wracking, for sure. Things like buying a house, changing jobs, having a child, planning your honeymoon, figuring out what outfit to wear are all big considerations and [...]

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Summer Soiree Checklist

Posted by List Producer on July 31, 2012 in Benefits of List Making, Learning With a List, Reduce Stress, Tool for Success

Who doesn’t love an outdoor party? As the temperatures soar it’s the perfect time to plan a fabulous summer soiree that your friends will rave about. I put together a checklist for you and it’s posted on the VMVHypoallergenics website. They love a good list and asked me to guest post for them! Happy Partying! [...]

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