Once you’ve prepared your day’s to do list, put it prominently in front of you while working. If you are mobile, keep it in your pocket. This is easy if your list is on your phone, but there is special benefit to copying your day’s list onto a small piece of paper. The physical boundary between today’s tasks and everything else in your life is surprisingly effective to help you focus and reduce any unnecessary stress. If you are desk-bound, make it one of the few things that sit on your desk. As you complete each task, remove it from the list.