A "To-Do List" just like Santa Claus at Christmas

This time of year SANTA CLAUS certainly has a long list of things to do and having a "to-do" list is a very good idea because CHRISTMAS is a busy time of year.

Today, I had a list of things to do and I've only checked a few off my list but thankfully the day isn't over yet. When you find yourself overwhelmed with things you have to do just write a to-list. It's amazing how good it feels to cross off the things that you did accomplish on the list.

1) ballet class
2) cross country skiing
3) pay the bills that are due
4) sort out paperwork
5) clean and tidy
6) choir practice
7) work on my play and short stories
8) a few minutes playing my ukulele
9) study Dutch, French, and German on "Duolingo"
10) cook dinner
11) do laundry
12) make chocolate truffles
13) bake cookies
14) call some friends

The list goes on.....and eventually it gets smaller. As human beings we have pretty jam packed days whether we're 12, 85, or somewhere in between. Whatever we get done in our 86,400 seconds/24 hour day is fine. Don't get discouraged if you don't get it all done. Just make a to-do list and check off the things you were able to accomplish.

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