My July and August are particularly busy with new projects ramping up. So I got myself organised last week. I’ve blocked out my diary with time to think and write, keep active, and deliver the work.
Plus, I’ve always been a big fan of a To Do list. There’s something very satisfying about planning out my day/week. Even more enjoyable is crossing out each action as it’s complete.
But a comment by the magnificent Lisa O’Neill last year made me realise there’s another kind of list that I need.
A To Don’t list
A To Don’t list is for actions that get in the way of achieving my To Do’s. Things I don’t want to do include:
– #unproductive work that feels urgent but isn’t important
– #avoidance or #procrastination tactics (no sorting the spices or playing Candy Crush)
– saying yes to requests that aren’t a good use of my time
– Hitting the snooze button on the alarm more than once (gotta be realistic).
I feel great ticking off each item of my To Don’t list each day I’ve achieved [not doing] them.
What would be on your To Don’t list?