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16 To-Do Lists That'll Make You Excited to Check (Even More) Things Off

Updated 6/19/2020
16 To-Do Lists That'll Make You Excited to Check (Even More) Things Off
Tired and bored of your typical to-do list? Here are 16 fun notepads, items, and sticky notes that'll actually make you want to get stuff done.

Finish report by 10 AM. Send email to Jeff on meeting. Call building super.

Are you bored of your typical to-do list? Don’t you wish you could get excited to complete everyday tasks? Do I sound like an infomercial yet, and you’re waiting for me to offer you some robot that does all your work for you? Sorry, I haven’t invented that yet.

All kidding aside, nobody likes long lists. Even more so, nobody likes to see all of his chores laid out on a bland notepad, mocking him to do them already.

It’s time for a to-do list makeover—and I’ve got 16 awesome options to choose from. After this, you’ll never use a normal Post-it note or basic planner again.




Keep your notes bite-sized, and easily manageable, with these adorable sticky notes.




Or, for the more creative, reward your efforts with a challenging art project.




This mousepad is multitasking in its best form—a convenient way to take notes and browse the web at the same time.




This crafty notebook will make you feel like a rebel—without having to actually graffiti your office walls.




Save paper, and the environment, with this simple dry erase board slash “notepad.”




As it says, never let any good idea “go down the drain” by bringing your shower thoughts with you into, well, the shower.




You’ll be grabbing notes left and right (and getting stuff done) with this fun dispenser.




Donut let any task go unnoticed. (See what I did there?)




Honesty is sometimes the best policy—so have a to-do list that tells it as it is. Perfect for the undeniably lazy.


10. Roller Notes, $8



Paint the town with checklists (or maybe stick with just your desk).




Not happy to do those to-dos? Well, these are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face—and everyone else’s you share them with.




For the hard workers who would rather be hitting the course. (And, if you get it all done, you can actually play golf.)




Keep those pesky reminders right in front of your face, or should I say keyboard, at all times.




Feel like making your own to-do list? These stamps will make just about any paper, notebook, Post-it, or general surface your ideal place to jot down notes.




Sometimes your best ideas come out in the morning—don’t let them get away by writing them down on your coffee mug.




To make a big statement, make your list so giant and bright that no one can avoid it (especially you).



And, if you’re more of a paperless person, here’s 10 to-do apps that should do the trick!

Hopefully these unique ideas are just what you need to get off your butt and get to work on tackling those responsibilities. But, if not, tweet me the fun ways you organize your to-dos!


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Previously an editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She’s written almost 500 articles for The Muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., CNBC's Make It, USA Today College, Lifehacker, Mashable, and more. In addition to being an avid writer and reader, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway. You can follow her work on her website, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

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