Just Do It

Every day, at the same time, do one small chore that you don't want to do, that will bring a little order to your surroundings. This chore should take two minutes or less. It does not need to be a complete chore. For instance, you may not be able to organize all your files, but you could put all the bills in one folder, and file the folder. If this exercise represents something entirely new for you, you will be very resistant to it. You will rationalize not doing it by saying it is stupid, and it won't do any good, and won't make any difference so why bother. Do it anyway. The idea here is process rather than content. It doesn't matter what you do, it just matters that you do it. The idea is to start over-riding the lower-brain primal mind by an act of will.

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