I am a master of making to-do lists. Putting things on paper is a very effective way for me to avoid thought loops, prioritize my to-do’s, and keep track of my progress. I keep print-outs of my lists close by at all times.
I actually have a couple of different lists:
- A New Year list where I write down my high level or long-term goals for the year ahead
- A 3 month list to break it down into intermediate steps
- A daily to-do list that I write up every night
A worthwhile time-commitment
I won’t deny it: Making these lists takes some time. However, I would argue that in the long-run they save me time and effort. Being able to compare my high level goals with intermediate steps and daily to-do items helps me to balance between them effectively. The ability to track accomplishments allows me to re-evaluate how successful I actually am in pursuing my goals. Continuous re-evaluation gives me an opportunity to rethink my strategies and adjust my immediate and intermediate steps, and even my high-level goals as needed.
Overall, I find that making – and actively using – my lists gives me a structure that helps me to stay purposeful and strategic with my actions.
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