I’m another one who likes making lists as it helps keep my attention on what I had needed to do at the point of making the list. When other things that need doing pop into my head, I try to put them out of mind or I put them on a separate list, so I can focus on my main list. I break long tasks down into manageable stages so that something is achievable even if motivation is low. Often starting a task is enough to keep me going, especially if listening to a podcast.
With things I hate doing such as cleaning and general house work, I tell myself I’m going to clean for just 10 minutes. Usually, once I’ve started the task, I end up continuing for an hour or more.
I’m another one who likes making lists as it helps keep my attention on what I had needed to do at the point of making the list. When other things that need doing pop into my head, I try to put them out of mind or I put them on a separate list, so I can focus on my main list. I break long tasks down into manageable stages so that something is achievable even if motivation is low. Often starting a task is enough to keep me going, especially if listening to a podcast.
With things I hate doing such as cleaning and general house work, I tell myself I’m going to clean for just 10 minutes. Usually, once I’ve started the task, I end up continuing for an hour or more.
