On Sundays, I set up my weekly schedule, which maps out what I need to do each day. This makes it easier to get started and stay focused on the tasks at hand. I get what I need to get done by 5:40.

There is plenty of research that shows how actually writing down your to-do list and schedule for the day — rather than typing it out on a laptop or iPhone — makes you feel more engaged in the ...

The schedule also indicates what Dreyer’s mother-in-law should pack in her kids’ backpacks. And because almost all kids at ...