Can a “Done List” be Just as Important as a “To Do” List?
If you operate better with a “To Do” list rather than just winging it, you may want to consider preparing a “Done List” when all tasks are completed. As you’re moving from one item to another, whether for either your personal and/or professional life, taking a minute to sit back and see how much you’ve already accomplished has many benefits. In his recent article for The Ladders titled, Do THIS with your to-do lists and beat procrastination, writer and author Kyle Young lays out those benefits and why such a list is important.
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