One thing that I’ve found works well is to not necessarily list every tiny step on a next action list but to take a few seconds at the beginning of a task to write out the steps. For instance in responding to a complex e-mail, you could scratch on a piece of paper:
-Read e-mail
-Take note of questions
-Look up information
-Write up responses
-Review answers for clarity and grammar
-Send

Having this level of detail on a next action list would diminish clarity and perspective on next actions. But writing down these steps right at the beginning of the task really makes it easier to “ease into” the activity.

To your peace and productivity!
Elizabeth Grace

Thanks once again!!