His has run as high as 50 items. Then choose the one task from that long list you most want to accomplish. If it’s huge, break it down into chunks you can complete in one sitting.

Microsoft To Do review: A to-do list app that makes you do too much Of course, it's unlikely any single implementation of a to-do list manager will be perfect for everyone.

Google Tasks, integrated into Gmail, provides a simple way to create ordered task lists, complete with due dates, and even turn emails into action items.