Why we feel that to-do lists help
When we plan to complete a task,
- we ease the stress we may feel to remind ourselves that we need to constantly do this thing.
- we have to figure out what actions we need to take to finish the task and how and when to do them.
When we imagine the plan, it seems easier and likelier to happen. Even if we have not started on it, we feel we know how to attain success.
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