Take a piece of paper and write down one thing that would be really meaningful for you to get done today. It can be something tiny – sending an email or working for a small amount of time. It’s still better than nothing, right?
Once you’ve finished reading, set yourself a 25-minute timer and work on that. Once the task is up, do something pleasant again.
It’s really important to be proactive, where we feel we aren’t victims of the tasks we’re given. This mindset helps you to get more done and enjoy it more.
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