The to-do list is the enumeration of everything that you have to do. Usually, it has the most important tasks at the top of the list and the least important tasks at the bottom. By keeping such a list, you make sure that your tasks are written down all in one place so you don’t forget anything important. 

Having the list written down does not guarantee that you have the ability to do all of them. This is why it is important to bridge the gap between your to-do list and the ability to do it. When listing down the tasks, it is important that we do the prioritizing. To be able to make sure that we have the ability to really do the task.

​​To-do lists are essential. Writing your daily tasks on a list can help you increase productivity and decrease stress. Nevertheless, we have to consider that we have the ability to accomplish the to-do lists that we have prepared. There are plenty of benefits when we prepare to-do lists with proper strategic planning. It can increase your productivity, provides motivation, improves memory, reduce stress and many more.

In creating your to-do list you have to carefully and strategically plan your tasks to make sure that you have the ability to accomplish the tasks. In this way, you can attain your goal. You may consider using the SMART-goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) in crafting your to-do list. This will help bridge the gap between your to-do list and the ability to do it.