To-do lists are lists of things you have to do, they are tools of control, a way to get a grip on clarity amid too many tasks. Like a checklist , they ease the tracking of productivity, keeping clear tabs on simultaneous tasks. Almost everyone has some kind of to-do list to tackle the chaos of daily life, but has it ever started to feel like a burden? Like a big obligation with too much to tick off? This adds either the stress of completing the checklist or guilt of derailing from the plan.
The problem isn't solely what you put on the list but how you are making it. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Rajiv Mehta, Vice-Chairperson of Psychiatry at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, provided a comprehensive breakdown of to-do lists, including when they become obligatory and how to make realistic, feasible ones.
ALSO READ: Is multitasking boosting productivity or draining your energy? Understand key differences and when to draw the line Expectations from To Do lists There are certain expectations from these ubiquitous to-do lists. With the hope to streamline and organise daily chores, boosting productivity, people set a lot of expectations from to-do lists. Explaining the expectations from these checklists, Dr Rajiv Mehta said, “People make to-do lists because of various expectations and anticipated benefits.
First and foremost is that the lists ensure a sense of control and an anticipation that there will be order in their lives. Writing down forthcoming tasks provides clarity, sets.
