September 8th - What would be harder?

Stuck on a task you just don’t feel like starting? Try asking yourself: “What would be harder?”

There are two ways that something else could be harder than what you’re avoiding:

• First, compare it to something else. If I had to choose between starting this task or scrubbing the entire kitchen floor with a toothbrush, does the original task suddenly not look so bad?Sometimes shifting perspective makes starting easier.

• Second, think about consequences. Which is harder - doing this task now, or dealing with the stress, missed deadlines, or guilt that comes with putting it off?

Most of the time, the “harder” option isn’t the task itself, it’s the delayed consequences of not doing it.

The next time you’re stalling, ask yourself: What would really be harder? 

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