The secret is to use a visual timer for a "micro-start." Tell yourself: "I am not going to finish this project. I am just going to work for 5 minutes, and then I can stop."

Setting a 5-minute visual countdown changes the goal from "Finish Project" to "See the Liquid Drain." Watching the timer start immediately creates a sense of momentum. Because the end point is clearly visible, the task doesn't feel like a bottomless pit of effort.

Once the liquid starts moving, you’ll often find that your resistance melts away with it.

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