These two lists are part of the secret to become more impactful, to stay on task, and accomplish more as well as feeling more accomplished.
I am a big believer in lists. I think getting your thoughts and ideas out of your head and on paper is incredibly powerful. It makes space to think about other things.
To Do Lists:
I am constantly making “To-Do” lists. I make them for household chores, tasks for my business, daily activities, events, and so much more. Any time there are a lot of moving parts, writing them down makes such a big difference. And anyone running a business knows there are plenty of moving parts.
8 Reasons Why To-Do Lists are Necessary!
They are time savers because you can more easily stay on task.
They keep you organized.
They keep you motivated and moving forward.
You can easily see what is left.
It gives you a place to put your ideas. Get’s them out of your head and on paper.
They make it easier to prioritize tasks.
You don’t forget something when it is written down and is waiting to be crossed out.
Crossing things off lists is so gratifying.
But, let’s talk about Ta-Da Lists, because I think they might be even more necessary and beneficial for our success and for our mental health.
Ta Da Lists:
There is an interesting phenomenom called the Zeigarnik effect. It is described as “a psychological phenomenom where a tendency to remember interrupted or incomplete tasks more easily than tasks that have been completed.” This means that our To-Do list, our incomplete, unfinished tasks are what we remember. How sad is that?! This is where Ta-Da lists come in.
A Ta-Da list is your antidote. A Ta-Da list is your way to overcome the Zeigarnik phenomenom. When you write down your accomplishments, and have them up for your viewing, you are more likely to feel satisfied, happy, and accomplished. And don’t we all want that.
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Write down your to do list, but don’t just cross them off. Cross them off then add them to your Ta-Da list, and you will surely feel better about your accomplishments.
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