The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.
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Tired of feeling busy but unproductive? The secret isn't more hours, it's smarter habits. Here are 5 tiny shifts that create massive momentum.
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Slice The Salami
The Salami Technique overcomes procrastination by breaking overwhelming tasks into tiny, manageable slices. This method works because:
- Small tasks don't trigger the psychological resistance that large projects do
- Completing even minor steps creates momentum and...
Break down tasks
Big tasks tend to overwhelm and demotivate us. As a result, we often don’t bother getting starting on something we want to do.
So instead of having a number of large tasks to do or one big task, just set one small task for now. This will make your work seem more manageable.
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