Every day, you face a myriad of choices about your daily to-dos. There are things you have to do, things you want to do, and things other people ask you to do. Tasks for work, family, self, and friends. Tasks that require mental concentration, physical strength, charm, creativity, or diplomacy. When looking at a long list of to-dos, it can be tempting to dive right in, starting at the top and knocking them out as they come at you. But don’t. Take a moment to sort through them to ensure you approach your day efficiently.

             

            Remember the closet metaphor from last week’s blog on “What Makes Time So Difficult to Manage?” In an organized closet, you stretch space by grouping similar items. The same is true of your to-dos. Grouping similar....