5 things I want to accomplish today

I think I'll give this a go as well.

Damn, I hate #4 on your list almost as much as I hate the asshat that caused you to put it there, but please look into it.

Sorry you’re still having issues with the ex! I do the same, make a list of 3 things I want to get done that day, but mine are the priorities to get done. So, even if I don’t accomplish anything else that day, I still feel accomplished. As someone with chronic pain and mental health issues this is big. I also have top 3 priorities for the week.

As for habits, yes it’s best to start small. I actually took an online class from the same woman that does the declutter calendar I use a long time ago and it was super helpful. I took it again within the last couple of years and while it still had good ideas, I didn’t find it nearly s helpful as the first time I took it. And now I can’t remember why But the daily homework from the first class, worksheets that made you think, really did work! I’ll try and see if I can find them.

But a few things I do remember were starting small like walking 15 minutes a day for a goal of reaching a certain fitness level. To really think about the obstacles to you previously maintaining this habit. Because if they’re still there, your chances of success aren’t great. So you figure out how to work around the obstacles. The thing that helped me the most was to tie a new habit to one you already have. Say you wanted to start using a night mask, tying that to washing your face (applying it immediately after) would make you much more likely to successfully create the habit than keeping it in your nightstand meaning to do it right before you went to sleep. In other words, have an old current habit trigger the new habit.

I love this idea! thank you freecharlie!

And i hope xh's unit rots and falls off.

My son was going through some depression a while back and the therapist recommended he do this.  He said making a list every day will help with motivation and focus, making him want to get up from the couch.  When he told me how much it helped him,I started doing it too.  He said not to put “desired repeatables” such as walk the dog, just list 5 new things.  It is ok to carry over something not completed from the previous day though. I have found it very helpful.  I write mine on a chalkboard so that I can see them from a couple different rooms.

I want to get one thing done today. I've been ambling aimlessly and have several things half-done. Indolent and unproductive seems to be the theme for today, yet here I am. Oh, I made a phone call. At least that's one thing ticked off my list.

I typically keep an ongoing written list and mark them off when completed. Sometimes I can mark off a couple or so each day but if non gets marked off that’s ok, too. I keep my list on the kitchen counter near a Maxine page a day calendar so I see it every morning. I tear off a page of the calendar and revisit my list every morning while my first cup of coffee is brewing.

I’ve been doing this is my daily planner/journal. On my work days the items are pretty light/easy and then I have more tasks on my days off. I also pad my list with things I will almost certainly do to feel accomplished and check something off. Sometimes we need a boost! ; ) Today some things on my list are (it’s my day off):
1. Create persnickety prints order (done)
2. Work on my scrapbook projects (done)
3. Yoga (will do tonight)
4. Costco/Target run (will leave soon)
5. 15 minute clean (done)

order son's senior pics
make knee appt
open dispute on paypal

All done!!!!! WOOT!

My planner has a small section at the top of the page with five lines and check boxes in front of the lines. I use that for my daily to-dos.

1/6:
start free apple tv subscription - will table this for tmrw.
finish cleaning craft room - COMPLETE!
register spot bot online - COMPLETE!
create weekly menu - COMPLETE!
sort through books to donate - COMPLETE!