Yes. I think "records of achievement" may be more important than being expeditious. You are on to something. I remember having 10 things on my to-do list for the day and actually getting all 10 of them done! As I aged ( and aged and aged ) my list became three things, and I didn't always get to them. I resented getting up in the morning to a list telling me to get busy. So I switched gears a year ago. Now, every night before I go to bed I make a list of what I accomplished. ( swept spider webs off the porch, cooked beans, cleaned out junk drawer, called Susan) Then when I wake up I see yesterday's list and feel positive! It is a small change - recording not what I MUST DO but rather what I DID DO. Somehow it makes a difference.
Sharron, for a moment there I thought your junk drawer was called 'Susan' - I've now read your reply properly and have realised that 'call Susan' had been one of your example accomplishments! I'm such a silly!
Your list of what you've accomplished is such a terrific idea. My list is similar in that I write down the things I've done even if they hadn't been intented 'to dos' at the start of the day - it's great to look back on everything. I find I can often score serious points with my husband when he asks me 'when did....?' or 'what was that thing....?' He calls my bullet journal 'the magic book' - which I think is very lovely of him! :D
Yes. I think "records of achievement" may be more important than being expeditious. You are on to something. I remember having 10 things on my to-do list for the day and actually getting all 10 of them done! As I aged ( and aged and aged ) my list became three things, and I didn't always get to them. I resented getting up in the morning to a list telling me to get busy. So I switched gears a year ago. Now, every night before I go to bed I make a list of what I accomplished. ( swept spider webs off the porch, cooked beans, cleaned out junk drawer, called Susan) Then when I wake up I see yesterday's list and feel positive! It is a small change - recording not what I MUST DO but rather what I DID DO. Somehow it makes a difference.
Sharron, for a moment there I thought your junk drawer was called 'Susan' - I've now read your reply properly and have realised that 'call Susan' had been one of your example accomplishments! I'm such a silly!
Your list of what you've accomplished is such a terrific idea. My list is similar in that I write down the things I've done even if they hadn't been intented 'to dos' at the start of the day - it's great to look back on everything. I find I can often score serious points with my husband when he asks me 'when did....?' or 'what was that thing....?' He calls my bullet journal 'the magic book' - which I think is very lovely of him! :D
Actually, my junk drawer is named Bruce.
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