If you’re not tracking your tasks, it can be hard to really grasp how much of a mental load you’re carrying by trying to keep everything in your head.

However, there are also many tips and tricks worth trying for creating a to-do list: if your to-do list is full of activities you dread doing, such as household chores or trying to achieve Inbox Zero, it’s no wonder you’re putting things off! Luckily, tedious or unpleasant routine tasks can be made more tolerable with a little fun thrown in.

Follow the tips and you’ll not only get started more easily, but you’ll feel great when you get to tick off your tasks at lightning speed.