And were constantly adding new things before weve checked off the old.
Rather than acknowledging what youve accomplished, youre always thinking about whats next.What elsecould you be doing?
That mentality can cause a whole bunch of problems in our lives.
Because adopting a what else?
mindset is a recipe for making yourself feel like nothing is ever enough.
How does this happen?
To get yourself out of that mindset, Gleirecommends the following.
Make Realistic To-Do Lists
Not aspirational ones.
Another tip: Make two to-do lists.
venture to order tasks based on the amount of energy they require.
So your order of operations matters.
Put the task that requires the most energy and focus at the top of your list.
And make them as specific as possible.
Glei recommends applying that concept to your daily life.
If our lives are over-cluttered and over-booked, we cant focus properly on anything.
Whats more, this way of working actually shrinks our ability to think creatively.
Writes Collins:
Suppose you woke up tomorrow and received two phone calls.
The first phone call tells you that you have inherited $20 million, no strings attached.
What would you do differently, and, in particular, what would you stop doing?
So, when trying to focus, ask yourself: What can you stop doing while working?
Checking your email every five minutes?
Scheduling meetings in the morning or eating at your desk ,like Glei?
There are likely a few habits you’re free to break.
And if you think about it, that makes a lot of sense.
How much do wereallyaccomplish when were focused on busywork?
This self-reflection isnt intuitive; it needs to be scheduled into our lives.
So, focus less on what else and give yourself a break.
Celebrate what youve already accomplished and how far youve come.
