Sometimes, though, my to-do lists can become a bit daunting. The constant outpouring of new apps, and posts about new life-hacks, doesn't help either. With so many options, and so much to do, our lists, like our lives, can often become complicated and overwhelming. Thankfully, though, it doesn't have to be! Here are a few tips on how to help you accomplish making your to-do lists less stressful:

Break it down!

Break down all of your larger, more complex tasks into simpler, more precise steps, and follow those steps until the entire project is complete. This makes larger, more daunting, tasks seem much more manageable and less overwhelming from the beginning.

Don’t leave anything out!

Include in your to-do list anything you will need to accomplish that specific task, i.e. phone numbers, links, names, addresses, or anything else relevant to the task for reference later on.

Separate categories!

One problem many people will run into is mixing personal tasks, work tasks, and other chores all within the same list. Instead, separate these into categories (most to-do apps have this included as a feature). Doing this allows you to only look at/worry about your work tasks while you are on work time, and your personal tasks on personal time.

Prioritize!

Giving each task a number of importance can help your task lists organize themselves. If you prioritize your lists when you create them, you won't have to worry later about what needs to be done first, or what is least important, and could wait. You will already have all of that laid out, just in case something else comes up.

Schedule "Time Blocks"!

Some find it easier to schedule their entire to-do list by time, with each task having a specific time of completion. This is especially beneficial if you have numerous tasks to work on, but isn't completely necessary. Set a specific time limit to work on each task. When that time has passed, move on to the next item on your list.

App Suggestions!

Since there are thousands of apps available to use, here are some suggestions of a few good ones:

• Evernote – This app provides users with three different levels of subscriptions that range from free to $120. The app provides one space for writing notes, collecting data, networking/collaborating, and compiles your work for presentations.
• Google Keep – This app has the capability of capturing your notes, lists, photo and audio files, and networking.
• Some of the other most popular task managing apps include: Wunderlist, Todoist, and Any.do.