Writing things on to-do lists after you’ve done them — then the joy of ticking them off

Do you do this: write and then cross off things already done? If so, you are not alone.

There’s a revealing article on Linkedin by Jeff Miller: “Why We Write Things on Our To-Do List We’ve Already Done.”

“It almost always gives me a burst of enthusiasm.”

“It enables me to appreciate my progress at a glance.”

“It’s a strange habit, but not a bad one. It adds to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of what I’m doing. A bit weird. But good.”