This morning I came across this great article which details a hundred year old to-do list method that apparently works like a charm. Here is the gist of the method [1]:

1. At the end of each day, write down six things you want to do tomorrow (just six)

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2. Order the six tasks by priority

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3. The next day only work on the first task, do not go on to the second until the first is done

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4. Complete the following tasks in a similar manner, if you have tasks that are still unfinished put them on a new list of six for tomorrow

5. Repeat this everyday

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References

1. This 100-Year-Old To-Do List Hack Still Works Like A Charm URL: https://www.fastcompany.com/3062946/your-most-productive-self/this-100-year-old-to-do-list-hack-still-works-like-a-charm Retrieved On: August 24, 2016