How To Create A To-Do List And Get Things Done Even If You Don’t Follow It

When it comes to my business and to-do lists, I’ve come to accept that it’s an ebb and flow process for me.

I make great to-do lists. It’s just that I don’t always follow them.

This is partly because I’m a bit rebellious. I fight against being told what to do even if I’m the one setting the agenda. But I also fail to follow my to-do list because what I consciously set out to accomplish that day isn’t always on the inspirational agenda. My muse always comes. She just doesn’t always come for the projects I’m scheduled to complete.

Despite these to-do list hiccups, I usually manage to get a lot done. My secret is that I’ve learned to accept the way I work. I adapt and adjust to it instead of the other way around, and I always leave a little room for some unexpected moments.

My productivity process is kind of like how I deal with my natural hair. I can try and force my fro into a particular style. But if I don’t like the way my hair looks after the first 2 attempts, I stop trying and let it d…