National Checklist Day

For those people who are living in the modern world, making use of a checklist is a powerful habit to embrace. And what could give a better sense of accomplishment than ticking off those boxes and finishing up a to-do list? 

Whether implemented at home or at work, National Checklist Day is a great way for people to remind themselves how important these self-made reminders truly are!

History of National Checklist Day

Interestingly enough, it is said that this day harkens back to some rather dark roots. The story goes that during the 1930s, early aviators were searching for ways to allow flying to be much safer and to avoid the all-too-common crash during takeoff. After several costly mishaps, one group of pilots came up with the idea to create a checklist before taxiing down the runway, creating a much safer way to fly. These checklists are still used by pilots and flight attendants to this day.

It is believed that the origins of National Checklist Day can be traced back to this time. In fact, the day is celebrated on the anniversary of the crash of a Boeing Model 299, which took place on October 30, 1935. It was after this airplane crash that the pre-flight checklist was introduced and adopted as a permanent, mandatory tool for pilots.

Today, the checklist is not only used for aviation safety, but it has also been implemented in a variety of other industries and workplaces. National Checklist Day was established in the 1950s and has been part of many different people’s lives each year ever since that time.

How to Celebrate National Checklist Day

So, what are some of the best ways to celebrate National Checklist Day appropriately? As you may have guessed, the best way to do so is by making and following a checklist! Remember to use this checklist to make absolutely certain that you never forget National Checklist Day and also try out some of these other ideas for celebrating the day:

Share Checklists

In addition to making and following a checklist, one good way to observe National Checklist Day might be to share those checklists with family members, roommates or friends. This can help people to keep track of each other’s lives as well as communicating expectations for accomplishing tasks, shopping, paying bills and many other items that can find themselves on checklists. Working together can be so much more effective than working alone!

Implement Checklists in the Workplace

Some small businesses and companies, especially mom-and-pop shops or other businesses that were started by families, may want to consider taking National Checklist Day as an opportunity to create some important lists of tasks where employees and colleagues can make sure they are accomplishing all of the tasks necessary to get the job done well!