We all have to-do lists, but if you're looking to start your day productively, starting it by reading your to-do list will just get you overwhelmed and stressed out. Instead, distill your to-do list into a "focus list," that has your top priorities on them, along with a few things you can do first thing to work towards them. Also, create an "Ignore List," or a version of the To-Don't list we've mentioned before to keep distractions and repetitive tasks at bay so you can work. More »