Leadership Tip
Is Your "To Do" List a "Wish To Do" List?
This is the time of year
when children create
wish lists for gifts.
These lists are often long and
there are
too many items on them.
Parents frequently say no
to all of these
gift requests.
They tell kids to shorten their lists
and to
focus on fewer things.
This strategy creates excitement
for
the things received and
can prevent disappointment.
As adults, some of us develop
"to do" lists
that are equally lengthy.
We cannot get it all done,
yet we
keep expanding them.
We frequently feel disappointed
when we do
not complete all of the tasks.
We focus on what we did not
accomplish
and feel less successful.
By shortening and
prioritizing our lists,
we increase the likelihood of feeling
successful.
By focusing on what we did do,
we increase
momentum and positive energy.
Since most of us create lists daily
and not
just in December,
we can apply the same rule to
wish lists and
"to do" lists:
Prioritize and keep them manageable.
Doing so will give you
a sense of fulfillment
and joy.
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