When I was an auditor I always felt inundated by checklists. We had a checklist for everything. I was not a big fan.
But over the years, maybe due to a memory capacity that is in decline or a longing for simplicity, I have seen more of a value in creating checklists, especially personal ones that will save time and the headache of forgetting certain items.
One simple example is a travel checklist, which includes real simple (yet forgettable) things like a razor, a belt, and even snacks. Without it, I almost always forgot one item when making a business trip ... and some items were harder to replace than others.
One of the most enjoyable checklists to make, and I bet we all would like to be going over these more often: your vacation checklist!
Ask yourself:
Are there areas of your personal and professional life where a reusable checklist can save you time and stress?
How about a "trip" checklist, a "weekly personal errand" checklist, a "morning routine" checklist, or an initial "client meeting" checklist?
You get the point. You can probably think of others that will save you time in the future. One added bonus - you are getting things out of your head and onto a list that you can use over and over again when the situation arises.
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