This Year, Let’s Ditch Most of Our To-Do Lists

This year, I’m determined to simplify my life. My to-do list feels endless, and honestly, just glancing at it sends my heart racing. Between my children’s needs—school, activities, supplies, and appointments—and the projects at home, plus work obligations (hello, taxes!), I feel overwhelmed by everything I need to accomplish.

Naturally, my go-to response is procrastination. I often find myself avoiding the list altogether, opting instead to jot down what I’ve already done just to cross it off and feel a bit better. Anyone else relate?

Every year, I tell myself I’ll do better. I remind myself of the capable person I was; I was a top student back in high school! (That was ages ago, so please spare me the judgment.) I once had it all together! But, I need to let go of these outdated notions of myself.

To-do lists can feel like an endless cycle. You check off one task, only to be met with more. What’s the incentive? The burden of unfinished tasks is heavy, and I’m no superhero.

This year, I want to try something different.

I suggest we eliminate large sections of our lists and stop stressing over them. Let’s narrow our focus to just three to five key objectives. If I can accomplish those, I’ll celebrate my success and take pride in my achievements. The sensible approach would be to then add a few more tasks, but a long list can be daunting; a shorter one is far more manageable.

I know this is an idealistic perspective. As I write this, the reality check hits me—some might argue, “Not everyone can afford to simply drop tasks and hope for the best.” And they’re right. It’s a privilege to think that way, assuming that many tasks can be postponed without dire consequences.

I admit, I may be oversimplifying the advice from my friend, entrepreneur Amiryah Martin, who offers a more practical approach to organizing tasks. While my suggestions might seem a bit drastic, my goal is to help you feel better about your own situation.

The reality is, there will always be necessary tasks, like feeding our kids, paying bills, and ensuring everyone is safe—keep doing those. Survival is essential. However, there are plenty of chores that aren’t urgent and can be set aside without immediate repercussions. You know those tasks that lurk in the back of your mind, nagging you? I say, let’s toss those aside. You’ll find relief in doing so.

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In summary, this year, let’s focus on fewer tasks and prioritize what truly matters. By doing so, we can alleviate some of the pressure we put on ourselves and find more joy in our daily lives.

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