I have long been a list maker, particularly a maker of to-do lists, but I haven’t always been proud of it. List-making is often seen as an anal habit, and who wants to be perceived as anal? And while I’m good at making lists, I’m not so good at sticking to them. When I tackle a list, I often change around my priorities, skip tasks that I’m not in the mood for, and do things that weren’t even on this list. (Clearly I’m not anal!)
There is power, though, in the very act of planning and in promising to allocate time toward a goal. A to-do list helps to keep me focused when I’m tired and have a lot to keep track of. I think I accomplish more after making a list, even if I skip some of the tasks that are on it.
Lists are especially helpful at this time of year. Christmas is nearly upon us, and there’s so much to do! I have several lists going right now. I’ll probably make more before the season is over.
That’s good, because list-making works for me. I’m happy to have found such a helpful method for getting things done. So today I am not just a list maker, I’m a proud list maker!
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