Stress Proof
About 75% of us make lists. It is the one way that our brains help to make sense of our lives. As we cross off items it is a reminder that we are moving ahead, making progress and getting a handle on things.
50% of us jot things down after we've done them! There is such a sense of freedom, space and peace in putting together a list.
If you aren’t a list maker, challenge yourself in the next few weeks to start. The list is not about what you take off. For this exercise it is about what your body/mind might feel like when the list is made. Your brain can only keep about 7 things in your working memory. Help it out, put down things as you think about them. You will free the mind to become more creative and productive.
If you ARE a list maker, try something different. Make a list of the things you are grateful for, books you want to read or simply jot things down as they come to mind. No rules, allow themes and solutions to emerge.
TIP:
If anything on your list hangs around for longer than 60 days, it’s not that important. Not worth the
guilt you might feel about it, delete it. #springclean
guilt you might feel about it, delete it. #springclean
