The Checklist Book: Set Realistic Goals, Celebrate Tiny Wins, Reduce Stress and Overwhelm, and Feel Calmer Every Day

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Things like hugging your child, gazing at the starry night sky, writing a love letter, stretching or working out, listening to your favorite music, lighting a fragrant candle, decluttering your desk so it’s tidy and attractive, and of course, the simple satisfaction of checking an item off a checklist. All of these experiences can feel really rewar

I will celebrate all of my victories rather than feeling bad about the boxes I haven’t checked yet.

there anything you could remove from your list and save for another day? Is there anything you could delegate? Anything you could cancel? Is there any way you could make your day a little easier for yourself? Make some adjustments.

Then it occurred to me, it’s not really about the hot air balloon ride. It’s more about the simple things. I can kiss my husband every day. I can watch the sunset every day. These small things are possible even on the busiest of days—and these small things are the moments that make life feel so rich and meaningful.”

“Yes! When you have a checklist for your day, it’s like a seatbelt on a rocket ship. You’re still hurtling through time and space. Everything is still crazy and mysterious. But you feel a little calmer, a little more secure. Your nervous system settles down. You can relax a bit. You can actually enjoy the rocket ride—instead of feeling terrified an

Your Daily Checklist includes tasks you need to complete and moments you want to experience. Things you need to do and things you want to do. Both.