You may not think your hastily scrawled to-do list has “an irresistible magic,” but Italian philosopher and novelist Umberto Eco would have disagreed. Eco held up this simple practice, which humans ...

There are many reasons why you procrastinate. You might find it difficult to face your fears of not doing a specific task well enough. You might be put off by the unpleasant feelings you associate ...

Try it. Add a “why” beside the items on your to-do list that seem hard, or boring, or intimidating. Write down why it matters ...

This story was originally published on Jan. 4, 2023, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. When I looked at my to-do list recently, I noticed that it was kind of all over the ...

Imagine a monochromatic world in which everyone is the same color: White. In a sense, that’s what pop culture, the history we’re taught in school and even religion often ask us to do by way of ...

Lots of people swear by to-do lists; without a list of tasks to accomplish, they can feel adrift and even purposeless. Others swear at their to-do lists; they start the day with 10 things on the list, ...

Microsoft OneNote is often seen as a tool for taking notes or organizing information, but it can also double as a powerful to ...

Removing items from your to-do list is a helpful skill for when you feel stressed and overwhelmed. Like any other skill, your ability to do this can be improved through learning and practice. Try ...