image by Brett L.
When we think of our to-do list, what do we primarily think of? Tasks, right? Processing tasks like a robot can make us feel like uninspired drones. But don’t despair, here’s a small but powerful idea that can instantly transform your day from mundane to special.
The To-Do List Daily Qualifier
Here’s the secret. At the top of your to-do list add one or at most two qualifiers on HOW you will go about your day. These are to-do’s that are not “tasks” but rather positive ideas to incorporate into your day as you work your way through your list. For example, “Breathe Deeply” might be your qualifier for the day.They are there to serve as inspiration to be the person you want to be.
Every time you look at your list you’ll be reminded of your qualifier. At the end of the day you can think back on how you implemented that idea, feeling a sense of accomplishment that is beyond task completion.
Here’s a list of qualifiers you can use in your to-do list. Try to pick just one each day and then you’ll be more likely to actually do it! If you have some other qualifier ideas, please share them with us in the comments!
Daily Qualifiers
1. Smile often.
2. Think “Make It Happen” in all things today.
3. Help others - Pay It Forward.
4. No violence in my actions, words, or intentions.
5. Replace anger, irritation, resentment with compassion.
6. Slow down. Be Caribbean inspired today.(you’ll probably get more done on days that you do this!)
7. Notice the little things today - colors, details, sounds, quiet, feelings etc.
8. Eat slowly.
9. Rest frequently especially when tired, hungry, cranky. Take a break.
10. Send love to others today in action, words, and thoughts.
11. Appreciate every bit of good in my life. Think in terms of each thing you touch (i.e. your pillow) and do (i.e. walking, seeing).
12. No losing my temper. I will observe how I feel when frustrated, breathe deeply and choose a different more patient way to react.
13. Speak softly today.
14. Laugh - a lot - even when it doesn’t come naturally. Practice makes perfect.
15. Be kind.
16. Don’t absorb stress today. Gonna be late? No stress. Spill coffee on clothes. Oh well, no stress. Angry people? Wish them peace, move away from them, no stress.
17. Say a “thank you” in your mind for every good thing I notice today.
18. Enjoy the day.
19. Have fun today.
20. Eat fruit.
21. Eat veggies.
22. “Make it fun.”
23. Compliment others even strangers.
24. Live fully.
25. No fear.
26. Move more today. (more walking, getting up, shake a tail feather, etc)
27. Really listen.
28. Show love and appreciation generously to family and friends today.
29. Sing. Whistle. Listen to music.
30. *******Please share YOUR ideas in the comments!***********
译文:
使用待办清单来美好你的生活
图片由 Brett L. 提供。
当我们想到待办清单，我们主要想到什么？是任务吗？像机器人一样处理任务只会让我们感觉像一只庸庸碌碌的雄蜂。但是请不要失望，这里有一个非常有用的小方法，它能马上把你的一天从平凡变得很特别。
待办清单日常衡量标准
这里有一个秘密。在你的待办清单的顶部增加一个或最多两个怎么度过一天的衡量标准。这些要做的事情不是任务，而是融入一天待办清单的积极想法。例如，“进行深呼吸”可能作为一天的衡量标准。如果在你的心中有成为怎样的一个人的想法，那么它们能在那里启发你。
每次看清单，你就会看到衡量标准。当一天结束时，你可以回想一下你是怎样执行这个想法的，它能在完成任务之外能给你一种成就感。
这里有使用在待办清单上的衡量标准。每天只实践一个，那么更有可能真正实现衡量标准！如果你有其他衡量标准，请和我们在评论中分享。
日常衡量标准
1.经常微笑。
2.让它参与到今天所有的事情中。
3.帮助他人——为他人做好事。
4.行为、语言和思想中没有暴力。
5.用同情代替生气、愤怒和怨恨。
6.放慢速度。今天要有加勒比海盗的精神。（你可能在那几天做得比预计的要多很多！）
7.关注今天的小事——颜色、细节、声音、环境和感情等。
8.慢慢吃。
9.频繁休息，尤其在疲倦、饥饿或感到暴躁的时候休息一下。
10.用行动、语言和思想的形式给别人带去关爱。
11.感激生活中点点滴滴美好的事物。想想每一件你接触的事物（如，枕头）和做过的事情（如，散步和所见所闻）。
12.不要发脾气。当我遇到挫折的时候，我会用心体会自己的感受，做一下深呼吸，然后耐心对待它。
13.今天就温柔的说话。
14.尽量多笑。尽管有时候不太自然，一切都能熟能生巧。
15. 对人友善。
16.今天不要被压力压垮了。如果迟到了，不要有压力。把咖啡洒在衣服上，也没关系，不要有压力。惹人生气了，希望他们可以平静下来，离他们远点，不要有压力。
17.今天要是遇到了好事，就在心里说“谢谢”。
18.享受美好的一天。
19.今天过得很快乐。
20. 多吃水果。
21. 多吃蔬菜。
22.“使事情变得有趣。”
23.称赞他人，即使是你不认识的人。
24.充实的生活。
25. 不要害怕。
26.今天好好的动一下。（走更多的路，站起来，甩掉惰性等。）
27. 真正用心去听。
28. 今天向家人和朋友表达爱意和感激。
29.唱歌、吹口哨、听音乐。
30. *******请在评论中和我们一起分享你的想法！***********