Because so many of us are “staying home”—working remotely and schooling virtually—managing our time well and resisting temptations that distract and lead to procrastination can be quite challenging. There’s a lack of external accountability that, while freeing, can also encourage slacking off from doing what we know we need to (and even want to) do.
How often do you find yourself at the end of what felt like a busy day only to realize you hadn’t accomplished much at all? When was the last time you began a day intent on tackling your to-do list, but wound up frittering your time away on distractions and procrastination?
The next time you find your motivation lacking or your day getting away from you, rather than wallowing in despair or beating yourself up, give yourself a small win by completing one tiny little task. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that act as obstacles to handling the bigger things. What’s more, the feeling of accomplishment after completing even the tiniest task can be surprisingly encouraging.
Here are some examples of small wins you might aim for to give you just the boost you need to turn your day around.
Make Your Bed
You can probably make your bed in under two minutes. Remind yourself of this fact and get it done. Do it as fast as you can, let go of perfection, and bask in the success of a made bed that just made your entire room look a whole lot better.
