The "Not to Do" List

Many of us have daily "To Do" lists of the items we hope to accomplish and yet there are days when we would be better advised to have a "Not to Do" list.

The "Not to Do" list would include:

• Don't try to do too much. Focus on your top two priorities.
• Don't worry about the behavior of others more than about your own.
• Don't rush to ascribe bad motives to others.
• Don't neglect the "Not urgent but important" items.
• Don't fail to confront bad news or poor performance.
• Don't treat others as objects.
• Don't let perfectionism paralyze you.