- When you feel that the hurdle to tackle a task is high, it is helpful to summarize what needs to be done.
- This allows you to be able to take action immediately, even if you only feel a little bit motivated.
Techniques to Boost Motivation
- Create an environment where you can start working on the task immediately when you decide to tackle it.
- Just get started for now.
- Trick yourself by thinking “I’ll just work on it for 5 minutes” and the engine will start running.
- Doing something boosts motivation
- Divide the task into smaller parts.
- It is helpful to divide it into units that can be completed within a Pomodoro session.