In order for your BATDL to work for you, you need to look at it regularly. By regularly, I mean all day, everyday. A comprehensive list of all the tasks you need to complete is your best bet at living the most efficient and effective life you can. And that is a life that gives you the time to do the things that really want to do. If you struggle to remember to check your list, let alarms on your phone to remind you, at least nine times a day.
And, don’t let your anxiety get in the way. Remember that the task you need to complete for your life…exist. They exist in an objective reality. Ignoring them will not make them go away and it will always make things worse. If you experience anxiety about looking at your BATDL, that’s okay. That’s part of the learning process. Know that your BATDL is still your BFF, even if the tasks listed on it are overwhelming. If you are actually capturing all the items and checking the list, that is an opportunity to work through your anxiety and learn that you can do it… with the help of your BATDL.
This is a summary of the fourth chapter of my upcoming book: 10 Steps to a Badass To Do List: Task management for the ADHD brain. As always with my blog, I value content over perfection. I am not in the habit of editing much, if at all. I hope you enjoy the content. If any of my (hopefully minor) mistakes bother you… that’s on you. Maybe try meditating?