A productivity approach that focuses on tracking completed tasks and achievements rather than pending work, boosting motivation through visible progress, reducing stress, and providing concrete evidence of accomplishments for performance reviews and goal tracking.
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Done List Method
A Done List is where you jot down tasks you have already completed, creating a list of your achievements without making a record of tasks you have yet to do. This shifts focus from what's left undone to what you've accomplished.
A Done List enhances productivity by shifting your focus from what's left undone to what you've accomplished, boosting motivation and providing a more balanced view of your work.
Every time you complete a task and add it to your Done List, your brain releases a small dose of dopamine, providing a powerful intrinsic reward that reinforces the behavior of getting things done.
Seeing tangible proof of your progress can reduce stress and keep your spirits high. It provides a record of achievement especially helpful for performance reviews or goal tracking.
Unlike to-do lists which can grow endlessly and feel overwhelming, Done Lists always show progress and growth.
Set aside a few minutes each day to jot down your accomplishments.
Add everything you've done to the list, which helps you celebrate every bit of progress, not just the big wins.
Review your Done List weekly to identify patterns and recognize how much you've actually accomplished.
Look at monthly trends to understand productivity patterns and set new goals based on demonstrated capabilities.
Entrepreneur and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has recommended writing all your daily accomplishments on an index card.
The method has gained enough popularity that there's a dedicated app called 'I Done This' designed specifically for tracking completed tasks.
Include all accomplishments, not just work tasks:
Instead of 'worked on project,' write 'completed market research for Q2 strategy'
Use your Done List during:
Done Lists pair well with time tracking by:
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