Hi

Have you noticed a lot more lists around at this time of year – presents to get, shopping to do, who to send cards to or not? I've kept my mother's handwritten version of the latter, in columns, going back to the mid 90's with additions and crossings off over the decades. It tells an intriguing sociological story ... anyway ...

For the organised specialists (I'd love to know who you are) ... do you have a to-do list working backwards from an amazingly presented Christmas dinner? How far back does it go? Stir-up Sunday? Christmas pudding 14 months old?

Have you come across these alternatives to the to-do list? These are good ways to add intention and expectation into your Day Crafting.

1. When to Do List: Schedule and prioritise your tasks by the ideal time of day for them to be tackled.
2. Want to Do List: Catalogue your desires and aspirations, big and small, that you hope to accomplish.
3. Whim to Do List: Capture those spontaneous ideas and tasks that strike your fancy at the moment.
4. Wish to Do List: Document the dreams and objectives you aim to become a reality.
5. Must Do List: Outline the non-negotiable tasks and responsibilities requiring immediate attention.
6. To Not Do List: Keep track of habits to break or tasks you want to avoid or shouldn't do. Remember, remember NOvember ...
7. Crew to Do List: Organise tasks involving collaboration or delegation to other team members or family members.
8. Dare to Do List: Challenge yourself with tasks that push you out of your comfort zone and encourage growth.
9. Ta-da List: Celebrate your achievements with a running tally of completed tasks and conquered challenges.
10. Brahms and Liszt: Possible objective of the Christmas party / Boxing Day. 

Yours,

Bruce.

PS. Apparently, some of us are even on a list that's checked twice to see if we've been naughty or nice. Santa Claus is comin' to town. Have a Happy Christmas.