Lists!

   

     Lists! They're awesome. Gotta have 'em, gotta like 'em.
    They're organized, they help to visualize what's going on and what materials are available, and they can help sort out what's important and what can be put off for later. Of course, depending on what kind of list it is, it's got a different purpose.
    To-Do Lists are every-day sort of lists. They're done daily, and they list basic things that have got to be done by the end of the day. Sometimes the same activity is listed for every day (like writing or taking an afternoon walk), and other times something new comes up (like a school club meeting or a dentist appointment). These lists are a huge help with scheduling and remembering to do stuff.
    To-Read Lists. Ah, how long these can get. Every avid reader has probably had at least one. A list of books they want to read, and must get their hands on at some point when they have more time. This kind of list is cool because it keeps you from forgetting about an awesome book you could otherwise forget about.
    To-Accomplish Lists. Goals are valuable motivations for writers, athletes, and a whole bunch of other people. Taping a scrap of paper or a sticky-note with a goal on it to the wall by the area you do your writing/exercising/etc. can help remember the goal and go for it.
    Song Lists. Not the place where you store music, but a list where one might write down their favorite songs. There could be categories of the types of songs (delicate melodies, rock songs, catchy tunes), or it could just be a column of songs one likes in particular. Having an organized list ready is useful when one's in the mood for a particular kind of music.
    Of course, these are only a few kinds of lists. Do you use any of them? :)