When I need or want to act, I set my timer for 15 minutes and focus on my task, whatever it is.
Clean the kitchen, practice piano, make phone calls, pamper myself, read, dance, take a walk, pet my dog, set a nice table for dinner, errands...
I can do anything for 15 minutes. I don't get sidetracked because I concentrate. Working with a timer is a good way to start something. When it beeps, I just stop.
Like right now, I know I have laundry to do but it is easier to stay at the computer and read interesting posts ! So, I will set my timer for 15 minutes and do some housework. If you think 15 minutes is too long, begin with just one minute, or 5 or 10. The important is to get started !
Workout, meditation, planning your menus, study, visualization, budget, pay your bills, start a new project, walk with your kids, write a book, declutter your pantry, or do something "special" with the one you love
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There is nothing you can't do 15 minutes at the time....
Well, I'll be back in 15 minutes... Set my timer, ready ? Go !