Start The Shift And Accomplish The Difficult Task - Deepstash

Start The Shift And Accomplish The Difficult Task

  1. Pick a big task that is important and meaningful to you.
  2. Find a way to make the task enjoyable and meaningful at the same time.
  3. Break the task into smaller subtasks that are easier to start.
  4. Remove all distractions like your smartphone notifications, browser windows and other things vying for your attention.
  5. Take it as a dance and pour yourself in!

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