Check Your List

Are you a list maker? Here's something to add…

If you jot stuff down that needs to be done – that list could end up overwhelming you. If your list isn’t really manageable it can spiral out of control. The trick is to have more than one list. “Remodel the kitchen” should not be on the same list as “Buy stamps.” Keep the routine stuff on a separate list from the big to-dos.

There’s something else you should add to the big to-do list. Rewards! After you add a daunting task – the next item should be a reward. See a movie, a favorite restaurant – anything you’d really look forward to doing.