I was planning my days on paper for months before I saw my friend's simple phone list

I had this whole fancy planner with color codes and time blocks, but I never stuck to it. Then last month, my friend Sarah showed me her phone screen with just three things written down for the day, like 'call dentist,' 'grocery store,' and 'walk dog.' She said focusing on just those three made her actually finish them, while my long list just stressed me out. Has anyone else switched from a detailed plan to something way simpler and had it work better?

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olivia_anderson671mo ago

Honestly, that "long list just stressed me out" part is so real. How do you pick just three things?

troycarter1mo ago

Yeah, that "stressed me out" feeling is the worst. I just pick the three things that would make the biggest difference if I got them done today. Everything else can wait for tomorrow's list.

webb.stella27d ago

Totally get what you mean, @olivia_anderson67. I just ask myself what three things would make tomorrow easier if they were done. The rest can wait.