We've all been there. You stare at the big task and suddenly folding laundry or organizing
your pantry seems urgent. But procrastination doesn't mean you're lazy. It usually means
you're overwhelmed. You're afraid of failing, or you're not sure where to start. And that's
okay. The secret to overcoming procrastination? You gotta break it down. What's the smallest
step you can take? Open the document. Write one sentence. Make a quick outline. The goal
isn't to finish everything right now. It's to get moving. Starting is often the hardest
part. Once you begin, the task shrinks in your mind. And remember, it doesn't have to
be perfect. The first draft, first attempt, first try, it's allowed to be messy. Progress,
not perfection is the goal. You can always refine and improve later. Right now you just
need momentum. Also, I want you to think about how good it will feel to have this done. Imagine
the weight lifting off your shoulders, the sense of relief. That feeling is worth facing
a little momentary discomfort now. Try setting a timer for 10 minutes. Tell yourself, I'm
just going to work those 10 minutes. More often than not, you'll keep going once you've
started because you've gotten over the discomfort of initiating a new activity. Just know that
discomfort is coming. Don't let it throw you off. By the end of 10 minutes, it's probably
going to be gone. But here's the good news. If you're there for 10 minutes and you decide
at the end of 10 minutes you do need to be done today, that's fine. You're allowed to.
Just keep working those 10 and go back for 10 minutes again tomorrow. Here's what I want
you to remember today. You're capable of more than you think. The task isn't bigger than
you. You're bigger than the task. So take a breath, say a quick prayer, and take that
first step. You've got this.