The Power of Lists
Why lists are one of the most underrated tools in our wellbeing-driven productivity toolkit and how to maximise their power
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Writing a list is one of my favourite strategies for dealing with feeling overwhelmed.
Brain too full? Write a list.
Not sure what to do? Write a list.
Stressed but don’t know why? Write a list.
Lists seem to be considered a "basic" productivity tool, but they are much more than that. Let's explore the power of lists.
Why Lists?
Our brains love lists for many reasons, but a few are:
They provide structure and help us plan and think more clearly.
They externalise information (meaning we do not have to hold things in our heads to reduce cognitive load).
They lower stress and anxiety levels and calm the chaos.
They prove our achievements (we can list what we have done instead of what we plan to do).
They help us work out our priorities.
Journal Prompt: How do you currently use lists? Are you using them positively, negatively, or neutrally?
10 Lists to Make
I love a to-do list as much as the next productivity nerd, but there are so many other kinds of lists to make.
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