It is easy
to become distracted,
to be swept into mini ’emergencies’
and not complete the more important tasks.
To-do lists keep me on track.
But done lists
are almost as important
to my success.
These are lists
of all the big tasks
I’ve completed
over a year or a month or a week.
Adding tasks to the done list
keeps me motivated.
It pushes me to accomplish more.
And reviewing done lists
gives me a sense of accomplishment.
When I wonder
if my sacrifices are worth it,
if I’m progressing,
I look at a done list
and I remember all I’ve accomplished.
Consider keeping
a done list.