10 Types of NotePD Lists
I have gotten a lot out of the list-writing habit. I knew about it (from James A) for years, but I did not commit to (or even start!) doing it until 2023 using this app.
There are many benefits from thinking deeply about a topic for a few minutes a day and putting the thoughts into writing. 10 seems to be a perfect number: after about six you have to stretch and develop your "idea muscle."
1. Planning
This can range from "10 things to do this weekend" to "10 steps to complete XYZ project." Most of the time these are private lists for me (thanks for this feature!)
2. Tips
10 ways to cook something, 10 uses for aluminum foil, etc.
3. Advice
10 things to tell a teenager, 10 ways to be better at a customer service job, 10 ways to reduce depression
4. Recommendation lists: Books to read, things to see in a town
5. Travel Blogs/VLogs
@nicolafisher does a great job with these!
https://notepd.com/idea/learning-about-smallholdings-for-beginners-ji7va
also @randomroger https://notepd.com/idea/epic-iceland-mk2xf
6. Business Ideation
10 elements of an ideal retirement community, 10 side hustles I could start, 10 ways to market a lawn care business for less than $100 a month
7. Health and Fitness
Like this one from @lovingkindnesscomedy https://notepd.com/idea/10-ideas-for-exercise-snacks-upj8k
8. What Ifs
Both creating the lists and answering them. This is a great one from @younes https://notepd.com/idea/10-what-if-ideas-questions-for-a-mental-workout-yh95j
9. Summaries/ 10 things I learned from XYZ
I use this for books
10. Silly/fun
10 rude greeting cards, 10 gross toppings for ice cream, 10 things not to do on the bus. These are great to blow off a little steam and cause some smiles.
