Time is rarely the problem
Time is limited, but, your attention, energy, and enthusiasm are more limited than your time.
Start creating habits. Inertia is a bigger enemy than a lack of time. Start doing the task for a few minutes a day. If you have only 10 minutes, use it. If your time is fragmented, cut your task up and spread it out. You'll be surprised how much materializes.484
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