Try jotting down your to-do list for tomorrow before going to sleep tonight. You may sleep better. Surprisingly, the ritual helps you off-load thoughts and reduce worry, not stress you more about what lies ahead. The research seems to support another often recommended productivity tip-planning ahead for the next day. This includes jotting down your schedule, deciding what you will wear, planning breakfast, and choosing the personal items you'll take to work. Starting your day with less chaos, having time and a few mini-successes, and experiencing less stress in the a.m. can help you have a better day.