Taking on What You’re Avoiding
The way to tackle the work that you have been avoiding:
- Make a list of things you have been avoiding.
- Pick one high-priority thing in the list, and plan to execute it, even if it's a small action.
- Tackle your task as early as possible.
- Feel the sensation of fear.
- Take action.
- Celebrate your courage.
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