September 9th - Create a starting routine
Sep 09, 2025
What tasks or projects do you NEVER have a hard time starting?
Even if it isn’t something you particularly enjoy, there are plenty of things you do throughout your week that you start easily. Some of that is based on the fact that even if you don’t realize it, you have a routine for it.
It could be as easy as clearing your desk, laying out your paperwork, and refreshing your coffee. Each of your tiny routines - that you may not even realize you’ve designed - signals to your brain that it’s time to get started.
So, when you’re having a hard time jumping right into a task, try a starting routine. Think of it as a gentle on-ramp instead of a jarring leap into work.
Start with a few small, easy actions - clear your desk, open your notes, pour a cup of coffee. These tiny wins get your body moving and your brain engaged. Once momentum kicks in, shifting into the harder task feels much more natural.
A starting routine trains your brain to say: “This is what we do before we begin.” Over time, it becomes automatic, and getting started stops feeling like such a battle.
What’s one simple step you could add to your own starting routine today?
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