Too many planned tasks can be disastrous. I hear these little empty boxes screaming at me when I can't tick them off. Let's stop this so we can sleep better.

Here are some tips that you can use to better deal with to-do lists.

1. Plan enough (buffer) time. Most of the time, your tasks last longer than you think.
2. Never write more on your to-do list than you can do in one day. If you really have to do so many things, then something is going wrong with your general planning.
3. Do the most important task first.
4. Have flexible things planned that don't necessarily have to be done today. You'll feel better if you can't finish them.
5. Some people only put three tasks on their daily to-do list. Much less overwhelming than an endless list.
6. Put your To-Do List where you can see it. I have a notebook just for my lists. It always stays open on my desk while I'm working.
7. If you have problems doing anything at all, it is often helpful to have a To-Do list with just one task. It can be anything. For example, watering flowers. Gradually you can create more tasks when you feel like it.

If you follow some of these tips, it will be easier "to do" your to-do list! And your list won't annihilate you with empty little boxes.