14Generate Energy With Your To-Do List

Whenever you complete something (big or small) an eruption of energy bursts forth and livens up your day with a sense of accomplishment. For example, think of the thrill you get when you put a check mark next to an item on your to-do list, finally finish up that six-month project, or even clean out your pencil cup.

Although time can’t really be managed (an hour is an hour), your energy can. One of the underlying principles of time management is that closure creates energy. Any time you finish something (regardless of its size) you will increase the amount of liveliness you experience. This can manifest itself in many ways, including feeling relieved, uplifted, inspired, renewed, energized, delighted, thrilled, ...

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