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Overwhelmed by a few things to get done....

Mebreathingin
Mebreathingin

I have recently been making lists and checking them off as they are completed.  This is some way seems to minimize the amount of things on my plate.....does anyone else do this?

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Good to see what you accomplish!

Remember to praise your self for what you are able to do, and yes, it does leave your brain and mind free to look at other things!

Best wishes.
Mebreathingin
Mebreathingin
Thank you.
alex321
alex321
I love the list making, it is highly effective and extremely satisfying when you cross things off. Hope the method treats you well.
arfie
arfie
Yup, I do it during my high stress phases. I'm not sure I could make it through those anxious periods without the lists to help me stay oriented. When I am on the run, I write the lists on my hand while joking about my "Palm Pilot."

I don't trust my memory at all when I am anxious. I not only forget to do some particulars, I forget that I already did some of them and end up duplicating effort. Don't know which quirk aggravates me more.
stillstanding
stillstanding
I have to make lists sometimes so I can even get things done. When I stress, which is often, I forget whats important or just necessary to take care of. Then at nite I look at what I did get done for the day and pat myself on the back. Being nice to me is important, otherwise I am wasting my time making lists.

Lists help keep my mind organized as well and I need that peace.
studentbydaymombynight
studentbydaymombynight
I do when I get really overwhelmed and feel like I am spinning my wheels. It helps and I should do it more often. Also, set reminders for myself. I feel like there is somehow this idea I tell myself if I make lists or set reminders I'm old or something, when in reality it is very helpful!
groupspeech2019
groupspeech2019
List making can help a lot! It feels very good once you start to check them off!
Liandreth
Liandreth
High fives yo you alll
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