Plan the Work, Then Work the Plan—Build Independent Executive Function Skills
 
Unlike traditional to-do lists that stop at intention, the To Done List Task Planning Pad helps students and adults visualize completion—bringing the powerful 360 Thinking™ process to life on paper. This pad guides users through a backwards planning model that starts with the end in mind and walks them step-by-step toward independent task execution.
 
Each planning block engages four essential cognitive phases:
✅ To Done – Clarify what “done” looks like to activate goal visualization
🛠️ Do – Identify the action steps needed to complete the task
🧠 Get Ready – Plan for materials, resources, and people required
⚠️ Obstacles – Anticipate barriers and create if/then backup strategies
 
And it doesn’t stop there. The pad includes a space for Why—a forethought strategy that helps users mentally travel the time horizon to understand the value and future benefit of completing the task. The two heart icons (because we can have multiple emotions at the same time) prompt emotional insight, encouraging reflection on how they’ll feel when the task is done—proud, relieved, confident, or free to move on.
 
This visual structure fosters sustained attention, planning, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility—essential executive function skills for learners and professionals alike. It’s an ideal tool for middle and high school students, college students, and adults looking to reduce procrastination and increase follow-through.