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How to start yourself up?
Ferrante | Sep 7 2006
Hi, The title can sound kind of funny, but I?m talking about serious stuff here. I?ve been treating a long term depression using entrainment for a few weeks now. Situation seems to be improving, but at this time I cannot put together enough energy to start new projects or things. Let me explain: I used to be an avid reader and a rapid learner. Now, it?s almost impossible for me to commit to a new task, because I cannot find the way to start. I?ve tried many techniques, like planning in advance, dividing big tasks in manageable chunks, putting reachable deadlines, without any results. My problem is: how do you guys get started to new things? How do you improve your force of will? Am I hopeless? Thanks. 6 Comments
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 You could try to double...Submitted by GOD on September 7, 2006 - 11:04am.
You could try to double up -- do something you like while starting whatever it is you don't like. Or you could give yourself a treat for starting. In my experience is always that first step that is the hardest -- after that it's not so bad. So I encourage you to toil with whatever hurdle you have for just 3-5 minutes. Make that your only goal and it may make the rest of it a bit easier. » POSTED IN:
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