There are 2 problems with this. First, the paper lists pile up pretty fast, and steal valuable real-estate in my (already expensive) moleskins. I would much rather fill that space with sketches and ideas for my illustrations and work. Secondly, the lists are physically inside a book or on a piece of paper. I usually end up leaving it at home when I need it at the office, and at the office when I need it at home. I am forgetful like that; just ask my wife.

To solve both these problems, I have recently been using TeuxDeux, an online to-do list that allows me to simply list my tasks, and access them from work and home and anywhere in between.

The design is beautifully simplistic, which is perfect for someone who doesn’t need a lot of bells or whistles. You can add tasks to a specific day, or to a general list underneath, which allows me to track tasks both immediate and long-term in the same application. Tasks can be dragged from day to day if deadlines or plans change.

When tasks are completed they can be struck-through or deleted off the list completely. I like to just strike-through so I can look back at my list and (hopefully) feel a nice sense of accomplishment.

As an application it may not be as robust as others, but leverages it’s simplicity and price (it’s free) instead. It has definitely helped me take my to-do list addiction digital, and helped me stay on task in the process.

Check out the TeuxDeux site, and be sure to watch the awesome demo video! Or watch the TeuxDeux Demo on Vimeo.

Do you use something else to track tasks? Paper? Web? Feel free to leave your to-do list style in the comments below.