% feel frustrated with simply finding the time to get everything done on their lists, % say accomplishing all of the tasks on their lists has frustrated them, % say prioritising tasks is an exasperating experience, % of those who keep a to-do list admit they have neglected an important task because they've forgotten to put it on their list.

% that keep multiple to-do lists, % keep lists related to household, personal lives and jobs, % keep lists of new ideas they want to pursue, % use lists to track personal goals and aspirations

% start their to-do list with the hardest item on the list, % start with the easiest, % start with the least enjoyable / most enjoyable item on list. [professional organizers, Life coach]

The importance of the above when applied to: Retirement planning, Vacationing, Visiting with friends and relatives, Grocery shopping, Buying a car, Buying a home, Investing, Banking

% agree: I like to organize my life to keep things simple, I love all of the conveniences that today's world offers, These days you get more value for what you spend, Life is just too complicated today, I can't be bothered with things that take me out of my way, Quality is worth more to me than quantity, Time is money

What have you done recently to simplify your life? (E.g. Became more organized/ bought an organizer, Cleaned house/ clutter, Stopped worrying about the small things/ reduce stress, Retired/ quit work, Cut down/ reduce workload (get help/ hire help/ say no), Personal time/ vacation, Moved/ bought a new home, Became more financially responsible, Started banking online, Made better use of my computer/ the internet, Changed jobs/ careers, Started an exercise regimen, Moved for convenience closer to work/ shopping/ banks, Consolidated debt, Paid off debts/ bills/ mortgage)

Thinking specifically about your personal finances, what have you done recently to simplify your life financially? Still thinking about your personal banking, finances, and investments, % agree: You get what you pay for, It's easy to spend your money away if you don't pay attention to the fine print, It's important to keep track of all the little expenses that add up, The only way to save money is to be cheap, Banks offer so many different accounts, how am I supposed to know which one is right for me, It's important to review your finances on a regular basis

% agree: I wish my bank would reward me more for my business, I wish my bank would give me more value each month for the fees I pay, I don't want to pay a fee for having personalized cheques, I don't want to pay a fee for overdraft protection, I don't want to pay a fee for going over my monthly transaction limit, I want a chequing account without any hidden charges

Results by province, gender, age group, income level, kids/no kids, education [ professional organizer, life coach]