Sometimes our to-do lists can feel overwhelming. But what if the key to increased productivity wasn't just about adding tasks, but also about strategically removing them? Recently, one of our amazing users, João, shared a valuable tip on LinkedIn: decide not only what you'll do today, but also what you definitely won't do.
How to "Not Do" a Task in MLO
MLO offers several ways to remove tasks from your immediate to-do list while keeping them on your radar:
- Schedule for Later.
Use the "start date" feature (check out our Getting Started Guide for details) to move tasks to tomorrow, next week, or a specific date in the future. This removes them from your current view but ensures they don't get forgotten. - Set Dependencies.
Certain tasks might rely on completing others first. Use the Dependency feature to link tasks, automatically hiding dependent tasks in To-Do until their prerequisites are finished. - Closed Hours of contexts.
Need to focus on a specific type of tasks but keep getting distracted by other tasks? Create a context with "closed hours" to temporarily hide irrelevant tasks until you're ready for them. - The "Someday" Folder.
You can create a "Someday/Maybe" folder to keep ideas and aspirations at hand without cluttering your daily to-do list. Just hide that folder in your to-do view, as described in this Twitter post. Review your "Someday/Maybe" list during your weekly planning to assess what tasks are still relevant. - A tip from Andriy, our CEO.
You may also like the method from Andriy how to postpone a task for a while.
By using these MLO features, you can create a more focused and manageable to-do list, allowing you to prioritize what truly matters each day.
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