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  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your To-Do List
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# The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your To-Do List

## Notes

Before you even start looking at your tasks, write down what having a neatly organized and prioritized to-do list would mean for your life. Maybe you want to run a successful business, get in shape, be more present with your family, have closer relationships with friends, or lead a more adventurous life.

Find a medium that lets you truly envision the details. You can describe it in words, mind map it, draw it out, create a Pinterest board, collect YouTube videos, or brainstorm in whatever form suits you.

Why do you want to get in shape? The answer might be "to have more energy and feel more confident."  Why do you want to have more energy and feel more confident? Maybe the answer is "to be more fully yourself and stop worrying about what other people think of you." Ask yourself "why" 3-5 times for every item in your vision.
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