To do lists can often be a source of stress. Here are some tips to get rid of your to do lists.
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00:06 To-do lists can be overwhelming.
00:08 A process designed to make things easier can often lead to increased anxiety.
00:13 Maybe it's time to cross off the to-do lists.
00:16 Here are some tips to help you let go.
00:18 Write the list, then ignore it.
00:21 Sometimes the to-do list can be more useful as a tool for finding out what you don't need to do.
00:26 Walk away from lists and gadgets.
00:29 To-do lists aren't helpful when they're a source of stress.
00:32 Instead of feeling bad about what you're not getting done, take a time out.
00:37 Try journaling.
00:39 Reflective writing helps to offload what's on your mind to free up some memory.
00:43 The act of putting paper to pen for something deeper than a checklist can reconnect you with that purpose.
00:50 Toss out your daily planner.
00:52 In our society, we've become so reliant on the structure of achieving something that we've lost sight of the joy of doing.
00:59 week.