Daily tasks checklist

Start by keeping the four-part structure intact, then modify specific line items under each section to match your role’s requirements. Add industry-specific tasks under “Work Tasks,” adjust break activities to fit your workplace, and consider your unique morning preparation needs. The template’s value comes from maintaining the balance between productivity and well-being while tailoring the specific tasks.

Introduce the checklist in a team meeting, explaining how it promotes both productivity and wellbeing. Share your own experience using it first, then encourage team members to customize their own versions. Consider weekly check-ins to discuss how the structure is working and what adjustments might help. Focus on the benefits rather than enforcing it as a strict monitoring tool.

First, assess whether the uncompleted task belongs on tomorrow’s checklist or needs delegation. Avoid the habit of automatically carrying everything forward, which creates an unsustainable backlog. Instead, use the end-of-day review to prioritize what truly needs attention tomorrow, delegate what others can handle, and consciously postpone or eliminate tasks that aren’t adding value.