As a confirmed list addict I shouldn't have been surprised this morning when I had the idea for this post. I was feeling rather depressed and overwhelmed this morning by the 'million' things I have got to do, sort, organise, fix, download, write and investigate. People who know me know I write lists for everything but it took my husband reminding me this morning to realise I should write a list of all the things to do that were overwhelming me. The list was duly written on several sides of the notepad and afterwards I felt much better. I still have everything to do but it had a very cathartic effect.
I know some people choose to write things on the list that they have already done, just so they can immediately tick some things off. I have never been one to do this but I can understand the positive effects of this. Other people I know colour code their lists in order of priority or deadline. Again, not my style. Plain and simple bullet point lists are the way I go. My constant list making does tend to drive my husband a bit crazy at times but at others he admits they do have a place and purpose.
If you are not a list maker then I urge you to try it. It is great for helping to ease stress and improve your mood. It also means that I am generally pretty organised, a state that I enjoy being in. So, with that in mind I think I'd perhaps better finish this blog here and actually start tackling some of those items on my list.
I would be completely lost were it not for Notes on my iPhone and post it notes!! xx
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