Starting Something

Darling, Just Dive Right In … 😱

Over the moon about something but just can’t seem to get the ball rolling? Starting is hard!

You have the passion, now you just need the follow-through.

What if we make the start line not so scary?

Scroll down to explore tools to make today your day!

Try this one

Just Five Minutes

You know that task that you’ve been putting off?

Set a timer for just 5 minutes.

Work on your task until the timer goes off.

Feel accomplished.

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Bonus: If you feel inspired to continue after 5 minutes, you’re welcome to, but all that’s expected of you is those first 5 minutes.

All tools for starting something

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Ass in Chair
Ass in Chair

Showing up = progress.

The ______ Project
The ______ Project

Stop minimizing your endeavors by giving them an official name.

Connect the Dots
Connect the Dots

What are the dots that will get you from here to there?

Consider a Spherical Cow
Consider a Spherical Cow

Use back-of-the-envelope calculations to simplify your decision-making.

Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line

To mark an important transition in your life, draw a line on the ground, then cross it.

Do Day
Do Day

Get the stuff you’ve been putting off done by having a “do day.”

Find the Answer
Find the Answer

The question you’ve been asking yourself? Find the answer.

5-4-3-2-1
5-4-3-2-1

When you find yourself hesitating, give yourself a countdown.

Flavor of the Month
Flavor of the Month

Give each month of the year a different focus.

Fuck It
Fuck It

Use the magic words “fuck it” to let go or say “let’s go!”

Get the Shit Kicked Out of You By _____
Get the Shit Kicked Out of You By _____

Inspired by Sam in Love Actually, get the shit kicked out of you by _____.

Hackathon
Hackathon

Set aside time to hack on a crazy idea.

In Medias Res
In Medias Res

Start in the middle.

Just Five Minutes
Just Five Minutes

Set timer. Do task. Feel accomplished.

Magazine Mood Board
Magazine Mood Board

Cut up and collage old magazines to help define your vision.

Mind Mapping
Mind Mapping

Generate new ideas by writing down related words.

Mini Habits
Mini Habits

Establish a habit by making it too small to fail.

More _____, Less _____
More _____, Less _____

Get clear on what you want more and less of.

Paintbrush or Sledgehammer
Paintbrush or Sledgehammer

Is this a paintbrush problem or a sledgehammer problem?

Phases of the Moon
Phases of the Moon

Create a semi-monthly practice centered around the phases of the moon.

Prototype It!
Prototype It!

Test your ideas by bringing them into the real world.

Remember Your Why
Remember Your Why

To stay motivated, remember why you started this journey.

Slow Habits
Slow Habits

Reward yourself for habits that form over time.

This Time Next Year
This Time Next Year

Set an audacious goal that you’ll accomplish by this time next year.

Today Is the Day
Today Is the Day

Say “Today is the day I _____.” Then do it.

2 Minute Drill
2 Minute Drill

If a task will take you less than 2 minutes, do it now.

What, How, When
What, How, When

What will you do? How will you do it? When will you do it?