Has the thought of starting a new task ever brought on anxiety?
Have you ever put off a task because you were afraid it wouldn’t be “perfect”.
Striving for perfectionism can bring on anxiety and prevent us from trying new things or completing active projects.
The more we put things off in life, the scarier they tend to become.
Even though it may be easier said than done, the best thing you can do when you’re afraid of something is dive on in.
Here’s how…
Start Brainstorming
There is something so special about thinking on paper. When we have so much on our minds, sometimes ideas can get lost. Thoughts that are written down are always with us.
Looking at a blank page can be stressful – especially when you don’t know where to begin.
Even if you feel like you have nothing good to write, you’ve got to start writing.
Set a timer for ten minutes and write down anything that comes to mind that can help you complete the task at hand.
Don’t worry about spelling, grammar or the overall layout. You can take care of that later. Right now, all you have to do is brainstorm.
If writing isn’t your thing, you can even draw out your list.
Try Later With a Fresh Set of Eyes
Isn’t it interesting how the pressure to complete a task can be even harder than the task itself?
Getting complicated or time-consuming tasks done in one sitting is not very realistic. It’s only a matter of time before decision fatigue kicks in.
Here’s an example. Let’s say you have a task you estimate will take around 4 hours to complete.
Even though you may want to get it over with and tackle it all in one sitting, you’d be much better off doing 2 hours one day and 2 more hours the next day. Ideas constantly come and go. If you’re feeling a little uncertain about an idea, sleeping on it can help.
Set A Routine/Change Habits
So many of us can put off certain tasks without even realizing it.
Tasks we don’t exactly find fun can easily be pushed back a day or two without a second thought.
Again, the more you put something off, the more difficult it tends to become.
Although it can feel intimidating, changing your habits is possible.
Having a routine and blocking out time to get things done can help you get started and complete tasks at your own pace.
