3 Smart Things To Do Today for a Super-Productive Day Tomorrow A shutdown ritual can help you end your day on a high note. You can use the same principle to end your day. Every day, before you end your workday, save a few minutes to process the day. Look at your to-do list and compare what you should have done versus what actually happened. Could you have done better than you did? Did you complete all your high-value tasks? If you make it a habit to spend a little time every day planning your day and wrapping up your day on purpose, you will continue to have an amazing day every week.