There’s never a shortage of productivity tips, tricks, and tools popping up online, but—while some are beneficial—many people find success relying on the old standard: a traditional to-do list.

For several years, I have kept two to-do lists for work (that’s how much I love them—one just wasn’t enough). One of my lists contains tasks that require deep, focused work and demand a decent chunk ...

You know you can't get it all done in one day, so a daily list is probably not your friend. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well ...