Why Your To-Do List Needs a Reset Right Now

Ever stare at a to-do list that’s longer than your arm and feel stuck before you even start? I’ve been there—20 tasks glaring back, half of them vague like “work on stuff.”

The problem? It’s not a list—it’s a trap. Too many items drown your focus, and you end up spinning instead of winning.

Here’s the reset: grab a pen and cut it to three things. Not ten, not five—three. Pick what’ll move the needle today—maybe a client call, a project chunk, or that email you’ve dodged.

Write them down, then block 90 minutes to tackle the first one. Phone off, distractions out. You’ll be shocked how fast it flows when the clutter’s gone. Using a timer like this can help you stay on track the full 90 minutes.

This isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what counts. A lean list hands you control, not chaos. Tomorrow, reset again—three new wins.

Your day’s too good to waste on a messy list. Try this today—three tasks, one block. What’s your first pick?