I end my day by making a to-do list of the things I need to do the following day, from appointments like a overdue doctor’s appointment or a business meeting, to daily reminders like exercise (Yes, I need to remind myself that it is part of my day) or drinking medicine, to random tasks like to call somebody or reply to comments on my blog. Every time I fail to make my to-do list, I get derailed from the things that really need my time and laser-sharp focus.

Case in point, while writing this blog post, I got distracted by the pile of dishes and bottles on the sink, which were soaked in warm soapy water to thoroughly remove the oil from the surfaces and I also remembered that I need to drink a cup of caffeine before my exercise routine. See? Maybe it’s how technology has affected my attention span or I have developed a case of ADHD. Go figure.

And what do day-before to-do lists remind me of writing?

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