How to make a “don’t do list” starting from Kazuyo Katsuma’s “Expulsion of the Three Poisons” (2/2)

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Lists of things to do/want to do are huge and difficult to manage, but once you create a list of things you don’t want to do, you only need to maintain it whenever you feel like it.

When you hear the words “to-do list,” things like “don’t watch TV” or “don’t make long phone calls” come to mind.
Of course, that’s fine, but let’s start by adding to the list the keyword “banishing the three poisons,” which often appears in the information provided by Mr. Katsuma.

The banishment of the three poisons was introduced in the previous article.

Make a list with the intention of reducing the overall amount of things to do

When managing your time and tasks, you inevitably end up adding more and more tasks to what you want to do and trying to do everything from start to finish, but there are limits to your time, physical strength, and mental strength.

Aim to reduce the overall amount of tasks by creating a to-do list.

Add to the list little by little

Deciding not to do something feels like a really difficult thing to do.If you stop doing too many things at once, you may fear that things will get worse.

If you make sudden changes all at once, you will encounter a lot of resistance in both your subconscious and conscious consciousness.
This resistance consumes a large amount of energy.
Therefore, if you decide not to do something and put it into practice, do it little by little.

If you experience any inconvenience by not doing so, you can restart it.

Just because you decide not to do something doesn’t mean you have to continue doing it forever.

Try doing some things you don’t do, and if they become inconvenient, just remove them from the list.

If you can reduce it little by little and have a successful experience where it doesn’t interfere with your current lifestyle, or even makes it more comfortable, then it’s probably a good idea to keep doing it.

borrow the power of others

By enlisting the help of others, you may find things on your to-do list that you originally thought you should have done, but in reality, you didn’t have to do.

Example 1: Use a taxi when traveling by train with many transfers.

If you commute by train and have to make many transfers, you may want to try taking a taxi to work to make the most of your travel time.
If this goes well, I’ll be able to add “no transfers or stressful train travel” to my list.

Taxi fares aren’t cheap, but when you compare it to the amount of stamina you have to pay the fare and the free time you have in the car, you may find it’s worth it.It won’t be a huge expense if you just try it out for a few days and see how it goes.

Example 2: Don’t make elaborate dishes that take a long time.

There are some people who believe in only putting food into their bodies that they feel comfortable with, and taking the time and effort to prepare the food.

It’s okay if you enjoy doing this and don’t feel it’s a burden, but if you’re doing it while feeling a bit of a burden on your mind and body, why not give it a try?

If you are feeling burdened while doing a lot of cooking, even if your nutritional status is good, your mental state may deteriorate.So, even if you don’t go so far as to eat out or eat junk food, you can try making very simple meals or trying out prepared foods that you can trust, and you may find that you’re surprisingly more comfortable and overall healthier.

Example 3: Don’t manage tasks by yourself

Similarly, you can try reducing your tasks by using a task management partner and thinking about your own tasks and actions.If you cancel within a week of using the service, the cost will be fully refunded, so the risk is extremely small.

There are many other ways to fill up your “to-do list” without putting a lot of effort into your time, money, mind or body.Why not use a task management partner to create a to-do list and put it into practice?

Is it okay to integrate a to-do list with a “mission statement”?

Due to its nature, a to-do list may feel like it could be included in a “mission statement.”
If you are interested in this, it would be a good idea to try it with the attitude of “I’ll try integrating it, and if it doesn’t work, I’ll go back.”
Both to-do lists and mission statements help us decide our daily actions and goals.The important thing is whether it actually works well or not, so if you’re interested, try it out!