Take a moment and imagine that your to-do list was complete. What would you do then? See this guided meditation by Marc Lesser, author of Less:

If you have just a few minutes, try this — Imagine that your to-do list is complete. (Take a breath, relax, I know this can be difficult, startling.) Actually, take a few breaths; relax, settle… Imagine, you pull out your list of things to do and everything is done, crossed off, complete. Then you look at your list of projects – also done, complete. Then you search through your list of aspirations, things missing in your life, all the things that are lacking, incomplete, or need improvement. Imagine — all done, nothing missing, nothing lacking, complete, just right. Just imagine for a few seconds.

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