When you star a task in Microsoft To Do, it automatically moves the task up to the top of your list, so you know what to focus on. That visual clue is super helpful when I can't figure out where to start or I'm just tempted to skim my list and start with the easy stuff.
There's also an Important tab in the sidebar, so you can see all your important tasks in one spot, even if they're not on the docket for that day. If nothing feels urgent, that's a great place to start.