Whether you’re business owner or a busy mom, a list can save your life. I bet that if the folks on the Titanic had a list, things would have turned out a little differently. Alright, so I was trying to be a little funny, but really, a list can prevent you from getting in hot water (horrible pun, I know).

When you think of a list, you probably picture a piece of paper (or a napkin or a post-it) with things you have to do. That kind of list is important. It keeps your priorities (hopefully, ranked) in front of you. Of course, if you don’t write them down, you’ll be lost. Try for a notebook instead of that napkin from last night’s dinner and you’ll be golden.

If you promised to be one of the parent chaperone’s at your pre-schoolers field trip – and you don’t show up – no one will be upset, right? If your assistant has the day off and you forget, your day will probably go off without a hitch. I’m sure of it. For these kinds of lists, get an online and/or paper calendar…and USE IT!