Re-work your to-do list

Limit how many items you add to your list.  Don’t add more than three major tasks, these should be crucial ‘must do’ tasks, try to decide on these first thing in the morning for your ‘today’ list.  The rest of the tasks should consist of minor tasks, that need to be done but not immediately.  One good tip is to add these to your list last thing at night before bed, so that you empty your mind and don’t lie awake thinking about what needs to be done.  To reduce anxiety, jot down everything that you need to deal with, but move these around in order of priority.

“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” Park your ideas on your to-do list, but make sure you create a “today” list and a “someday” list. (David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done)