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7 | Figure out the next small step
Divide your project into smaller steps that are easier to do. Then you can just think about that one next step and work on that one alone. That will make the project seem much more manageable and it will in turn, motivate you to start.
Example: If your project is finishing a book in two weeks, figure out how many pages you’ll need to read each day. Now you can only concentrate in that small number of pages, instead of looking at the whole book like a big project that takes a lot of time.
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5 | Make it easier
Think about your project, and figure out a few ways that you can simplify the process, maybe eliminating useless details, or not overcomplicating yourself with unnecessary steps.
Example: If you want to film a video for your channel, make it easier to start by setting e...
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4 | Create triggers
Creating a trigger is finding something else, maybe something that you already do every day, that will remind you and push you to work on your project.
Example: If your project is learning a new instrument, you can make practicing a part of your routine, by doing it alw...
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2 | Get inspired
Whatever your project is, you can probably find inspiration for it all over the internet! See what other people have done so you can get a better idea of how you want or don’t want it to turn out.
Example: If you want to give your kitchen a makeover, look all over Pinte...
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3 | Get organized
You can use apps and websites like Trello, Evernote, or Notion, or just grab your notebook or tablet and start drawing and writing down all of the steps that you need to do to complete your project. Dividing the whole thing into smaller parts will help you organize your thoughts ...
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1 | Be specific
Get familiarized with the details and the purpose of your project and why you’re doing it.
Example: If you want to make your own herb garden, think about how that will help you, what plants will be better for you, how to take care of them, etc. After you have the detail...
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8 | Keep in mind the reason why you’re doing it
Stop to think thoroughly about the reason why you want to work on this, and figure out the benefits you’ll get from it .
Example: Deep cleaning the whole house is long and tedious but I know at the end, I will have a more comfortable space, a clean area for my family, a...
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9 | Decide to enjoy it
Even if this project is not your favorite thing to do, you can try to change your mindset into one that will allow you to make the best of the time you spend doing it .
We don’t have to love every single thing we do, but if we decide to do things with a good attitude, we’ll...
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6 | Set a goal
Setting a goal helps us visualize the finish line and makes us want it . Whether it’s choosing a deadline, or deciding on a number of things to do, having that clear ending to the project is a great motivator.
Example: Maybe your project is decluttering and organizing y...
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