I noticed that it's better to keep something in mind when I intend to do that actually, and add it to a list when I don't work on it. Later I learned that this

I noticed that it's better to keep something in mind when I intend to do that actually, and add it to a list when I don't work on it. Later I learned that this has a name: Zeigarnik Effect. I usually write down not to do, but to forget. It's like bookmarking a site to visit later. Time to time, I really revisit but most of the times, todo lists are more effective as "won't do lists." When I was younger I was feeling guilt not completing every item in my list, but now I just declare bankruptcy and reboot. If it's super important, I use calendar to reserve some real time.