How to get things done.
We should instead focus on the systems.
And habits that will help us get sh*t done.
Even on tough days.
Start Small.
Like reallllly small.
Do 1 push up.
Write 1 line of code.
Meditate for 1 minute (Yes, that’s possible. I have tried it)
Set a timer.
Make a deal with yourself.
Set a timer for 5 minutes.
Start the task.
When the timer goes off, you can stop.
(The trick is that 95% of the time you’ll want to keep going).
Make it the ONLY option.
Want to get something done?
Use “Temptation Bundling”
Pair the “thing you need to do”
With something “You want to do”
Watch Netflix - while walking on a treadmill.
Listen to a podcast - while doing the laundry (I do this all the time).
Change your environment.
Sometimes, a scenery shake-up is all we need to keep the motivation going.
Clean up your workspace
Go outside if you can
Open the curtains
Light a candle
Go to a cafe
Get Moving.
Never underestimate the power of a walk.
It can be as little as 5 minutes.
Try 5-5-5-30 routine -
5 push-ups
5 squats
5 lunges
30-second plank
Add Accountability
Tell a friend about your task.
Ask them to check in on your progress in an hour.
A little public commitment goes a long way.
BONUS: Take a break.
Sometimes, lack of motivation is a sign of impending burnout.
Listen to your body and brain.
But remember:
If you get tired, learn to rest. NOT TO QUIT.
