A LIST WORTHY OF YOU

Most people have been told to organize their day and work
with a "to do" list. We've been told to list our priorities,
write them down, start at the top and check each one off
as it's completed. Unfortunately, my experience is that
very few of us either do that, or find it satisfying.
There is a better way.
I recommend creating a list of your top values, the things
that remain constant over time, and then designing each day
around those life-choices.
Most people can quickly name the handful of people,
relationships, projects and purposes that are most
important to them. These might include their career, their
families, their health or something as concrete as buying a
new home. The specifics are different for each of us, but
most people can identify their personal list.
The problem is that most of us never actually WRITE IT
DOWN! My suggestion is that you write down your 5 or 10
top priorities and keep the list where you can see it, and
will actually read it each day. Review it each morning.
Smile as you read it, picturing each item in your mind.
Then, design your day and your "to do" list around those
major priorities. Sure, some days will be spent on trivial
errands or whatever, but most days, most of the time, focus
on activities that reflect your "life list".
Over time, your list will evolve as your priorities change,
but if you have the right items on your list, and the
wording is "perfect", reminding yourself of your true
priorities and your true passions each and every morning
will make a huge difference. Try it!