{"id":8390,"date":"2016-03-22T13:35:33","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T17:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/candybox-marketing.local\/?p=8390"},"modified":"2026-05-01T23:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:39:09","slug":"how-we-stay-organized-at-candybox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.candyboxmarketing.com\/fr\/resources\/how-we-stay-organized-at-candybox\/","title":{"rendered":"How We Stay Organized"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just the other day, we found ourselves sharing how we keep organized and stay on top of tasks. After discussing how we made to-do lists, set up Basecamp tasks, and plan our lives around our group calendar, we realized that we all have very unique ways of making sure that we accomplish everything that we need to do on a daily and weekly basis. Like a lightbulb lighting up, we collectively had the idea to share our methods for staying organized, through a blog. So after a couple of coffees and spotify playlists, we have each written down our strategies for success!<\/p>\n

Julia: Stay Humble and Hustle Hard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There really isn\u2019t any rhyme or reason to how I organize tasks. I like doing all large tasks one right after another, and saving small tasks to do afterwards. I will usually flip flop at random, and spend my morning on small tasks and afternoon on big ones (or vice versa).<\/p>\n

I have this MacBook decal which is my work mantra \u201cStay Humble, Hustle Hard\u201d and that summarizes what I do. The order I do them doesn\u2019t matter as long as they get done. You Get It Girl.<\/p>\n

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Tim: Sticky Note Fanatic\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not going to lie, between school, work, and a few of my own projects, tasks can pile up. I use 2 different\u00a0ways to organize what I\u2019m working on. On my computer, I use the \u201cSticky Notes\u201d feature on Windows\u00a0and offline I use a whiteboard to write out my tasks. I\u2019ve tried several other tools before, such as\u00a0smartphone apps or keeping a journal, but these seem to be the best for me.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example of how I use Sticky Notes to organize my tasks. For each task, I break down what\u00a0needs to be done and separate them into different colour and sized notes. If I have a task that\u2019s a high\u00a0priority, I\u2019ll make the sizing ridiculously big so it\u2019s hard to miss.<\/p>\n

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I have my whiteboard hanging right beside my bed \u2013 I love it. It\u2019s the first thing I read in the morning and\u00a0it\u2019s the last thing I read before I go to sleep. This way, I can finish my days knowing what I need to\u00a0complete tomorrow and start my days with knowing what I need to get done. Like the sticky note\u00a0method, I colour-code and break my tasks up into categories, such as emails I need to reply to or\u00a0projects that have a due date.<\/p>\n

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Completing tasks is always satisfying, but when I don\u2019t have a bunch of sticky notes on my computer or\u00a0my whiteboard is looking bare I start to feel empty. Having a lot of tasks going on just means that\u00a0business is booming. Stay busy!<\/p>\n

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Michelle: Old School Tendencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I have always been old school when it comes to organizing myself. In regards to tasks – lists are my best friend. I have even been known to make lists of my lists. I enjoy having a visual of all my tasks and by writing them down myself, I feel like I am able to remember them better. In regards to events – I love agendas. Before Candybox, I always had a paper agenda and never used online calendars. Now since working at Candybox, I have learned the benefit of using online calendars – like not having to use whiteout every time an event is moved\u2026 However, when it comes down to it, I still prefer paper lists and agendas when it comes to organizing myself!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ryan: Note, Notes, Notes!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nobody is perfect when it comes to to-do lists, but for me it takes extra effort. To stay organized, I have to use a combination of Google Calendar reminders, Basecamp Tasks, alarms on my phone, notes in a paper notebook, starred emails in my inbox, and Gmail notes to keep track of my stars.<\/p>\n