The Power of a Don’t-Do List

Let’s talk about your don’t-do list. Yes, that’s a thing—and it might just be the secret weapon your to-do list is missing.

Here’s the deal: a don’t-do list is all about identifying distractions that derail your focus. While your to-do list tells you what to tackle, your don’t-do list saves you from wasting time on things that don’t matter.

Think about it:

• Energy-draining habits like constant email checking or doom-scrolling social media. Yeah, those go on the list.

• Unnecessary commitments—you know, those meetings that could’ve been an email? Yep, cut those.

• And let’s not forget limiting mindsets like perfectionism or that toxic “busy is better” vibe.

Here’s your challenge: write down one thing to STOP doing today. Trust me, your future self will thank you.

Remember, saying no to what doesn’t matter means saying yes to what does. Drop your don’t-do list ideas in the comments!