This tweet from the hashtag #ThereIsNoEscapeFrom says it all! To-Do Lists rarely work!
#ThereIsNoEscapeFrom the list of things to do.
— Benher (@bherrera1959) January 21, 2017
The infamous “To-Do List” might be one of the most demotivating, procrastination-developing constructs that we have! In this case, Benher (@bherrera1959) includes a list of activities (that should be leading to desirable outcomes) among other things like Death and Taxes!
Achieving our goals and aspirations should not be something perceived and viewed through the lens of a Death March!
We would all be better off focusing on making small incremental changes that lead us to our goals than making lists of actions that we perceive as drudgery & punishment! It is no wonder that Change is so difficult when we wax poetic about the joyous End State and fail to focus on (and celebrate) the steps in the Journey.
If you are interested in a different view, check out this post on focusing on #OneSmallChange
