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It can be really intimidating starting a new project.  In fact, any change can be a little overwhelming, even when it is a positive thing. 
I changed careers at 34, to become a life coach.  I left a good job at an awesome company in order to follow my dreams.  It was incredibly scary and also the best move I've ever made. 

I'm sharing with you the processes that we all usually go through, and what I have found works for me!


In the beginning..
Robert J McKain said - "Getting momentum going is the most difficult part of the job, and often taking the first step is enough to prompt you to make the best of your day". A really useful piece of advice would be to gain momentum in the right direction! There's no point going full steam ahead on the tasks that aren't going to get you anywhere. So - before you get going, write down what you want to achieve.

Procrastination
People put off things when they are overwhelmed or not sure what to expect.  It helps to prepare yourself beforehand (like gathering info you might need, or getting the tools together) and commit to making small amounts of progress regularly, especially if it is a mammoth task.  Once you have begun, it is much easier to continue making progress - it takes far more effort to get the wheel moving than to keep it rolling.  So, break the task down into little 15 minute chunks, and do one thing at a time.

Distractions
Life is full of tedious and wonderful distractions.  The trick is to know when you're using your time well, and when you are being sidetracked from what you have set out to do.  You don't need to fight the interruptions or ignore all telephone calls - just commit to returning to the task at hand.  If you are find your attention is totally lost once you break focus, then take note of the new task, and return to what you were doing.
This is when the 15 minute tasks are helpful (if you are really hyperactive/busy, then break your mountains of work into 5 minute chunks so that you can come back to it between other things).  Soon, you will have made at least some progress, which is hugely motivating, and usually inspires more progress!

Just do it
Go on, there's nothing to stop your desk and mind from being cleared.. you have everything you need to just do it!


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