Modern work environments offer ripe conditions for a long list of unfinished tasks to grow. Digital distractions are hard to ignore.

1. Gamify your to-do list. The easiest and most effective way to improve engagement is to turn tasks into games. Besides rewarding your brain, gamification adds a playful element to your routine.

Podcasts Work It Podcast: Why unfinished tasks at work linger in your mind – and what to do about them If a task takes less than a minute, do it immediately.