Do You Still Make Handwritten To-Do Lists?

United States
June 4, 2025 7:56am CST
People who still make handwritten to-do lists usually share these 7 personality traits according to an article I read online. I still make handwritten to-do lists so I clicked on it to see how closely I matched that say said. First, they said people who make handwritten lists of things to do have an inclination towards organization. That's true for me. I keep everything pretty organized. Then they said the act of writing it down created strong memory retention. That's true for me too since as I write it down it cements it in my brain. Third the article mentioned writing out a list on paper provides a physical connection to the tasks. It’s a tactile experience. It makes it real. Attention to detail is a key component for people who make handwritten to-do lists. Some are more complex than others. The author said being able to make a list and cross things off or mark them off gives us a sense of accomplishment and is a simple pleasure to reward ourselves. Further, writing down a written to-do list is a commitment. The article I read also mentioned mindfulness as part of the traits of making to-do lists, but I still don't understand what mindfulness is. Do, do you make handwritten to-do lists? Electronic computer task lists?
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@JudyEv (355138)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jun
I make hand-written lists and those traits mostly fit me although my memory is much worse than it used to be.
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• United States
4 Jun
My memory has gotten horrible too.
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@xFiacre (13722)
• Ireland
4 Jun
@looeyville I do them on my phone and ticking stuff off does give me an adrenaline rush. Shopping list too. Do you have a list made out of countries to visit?
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• United States
4 Jun
You know I do!
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@RasmaSandra (85590)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Jun
Sure I have notebooks by my PC and everyday I write down what I have done and then what I plan on doing or writing online,
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@LindaOHio (190287)
• United States
5 Jun
I am the "LIst-Meister". I make lists for the cousins to do; and I like when I can cross some things off the list. I am very detail oriented. I made copious lists when we used to travel. I also make lists of calls that I need to make, etc.
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@porwest (100361)
• United States
5 Jun
I don't necessarily do "to-do" lists, but I am constantly making shopping lists or lists before we go for a trip or a camp so I don't forget things. All of them are hand written.
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4 Jun
No lists here I have e never been a list maker and most likely never will be.
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@AmbiePam (98825)
• United States
4 Jun
I do make hand written lists, but I am not organized. Everything else you said fits me pretty well.
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@snowy22315 (190581)
• United States
4 Jun
Not generally, but I should
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@FourWalls (75300)
• United States
4 Jun
Oh yes I do! There’s something soothing about writing that you don’t get with putting it down electronically. And, of course, I’ve been scatter-brained all my life, so if I don’t write it down I’ll forget it. (I frequently forget it by the time I find a pen! )
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• United States
4 Jun
I tend to do hand-written "to do" lists. It helps me stay organized and I do agree that it feels good to be able to cross of things as I accomplish them.
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@Traceyjayne (2129)
• United Kingdom
5 Jun
I agree with all of the above. I make lists of things that I need to buy .....do .....take on holiday ....Although i usually forget the shopping list or forget to write something on it if it's not to hand.
@Ronrybs (20624)
• London, England
4 Jun
Not only do I make lists, but I do my writing with a fountain pen!
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@Kandae11 (56500)
4 Jun
I never make to do lists, but l write grocery lists everytime l go grocery shopping.
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@cabuyogty (3720)
• Philippines
4 Jun
Yes , I make handwritten to do lists in my notebook for me to not forget what I need to do online. I'm a little forgetful person sometimes.
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@rakski (138285)
• Philippines
5 Jun
Yes, I still do that handwritten to-do list, but sometimes I do it too in my phone. But I am teaching my daughter to do it handwritten and just post it in her room where she can always see it so she will have a reminderof what to do or bring