Does anyone have any tips on being productive and starting tasks? I’ve been having a hard time because it feels like no matter how much I want to get something done, I struggle to overcome the mental barrier to do it. It’s really been weighing on me lately
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When im struggling to break through inertia, my sibling often supports me by simply being present. Having them in the room, on a zoom call, or even on the phone helps me have a sense of accountability which helps me get started and redirect back to task faster. There are a couple of companies that host accountability zoom calls designed to provide a sense of being noticed which encourages staying on task. I have also had some success using timers or, if possible, going to a specific location like a library to put myself in the headspace of whatever it is I'm doing.
I have to break down my tasks into smaller ones, then after that break them down smaller. Sometimes it takes me a few days to get one big task completed. But it's worth congratulating yourself even if it's halfway completed. I treat my tasks like a quest in a video game. It might take a while to complete but congratulate yourself out loud after you've made any sort of progress!
Do the initial action, the rest should follow. I wanted to make kombucha but was kind of tired. I boiled water and added tea bags, now I was committed and there wasn’t much to think about to complete all the steps. This was new insight for me.
