The hardest part is taking the first step

Hi!

I decided to write here. Maybe it will help me get going on this assignment. I have this lab report for my Biology class that I have to do. It's not due until 12 midnight tomorrow, but I really want to finish it today!

But I'm having a difficult time starting. It's always this way.

But once I get started, it becomes easier. I guess it's a matter of knowing where to began.

I think this applies to a few things in life. When we will completely stuck and we don't know where to start. We have an idea of where we want to get to but since we're far from our goal, it seems impossible.

But I don't think it is. I think that's the thought that comes with not having what you need at that very moment. If you want to cook a pie but you don't have the ingredients, you go to the store right? That's the thought "I want to...." Then when you get to the store, that's the tricky part. "What should I buy first?" "Could this be on sell at another store?"

It's a simple example, and I don't know if people go through all of this debating. But if you wanted to make a pie to satisfy your sweet tooth, or for the holiday, would you just toss the whole plan aside because you're not sure where to start? Of course not! Especially if it's something you want.

The same thing applied. Now let me tell you, I would have people say "it's not the same thing!" if I were to use that example. But it is. It's just he situation isn't as severe as making a lifestyle choice. Shopping is such a small thing. TO YOU.

But take for example a person who does not have much money. They will try to put it to good use right? Not  just toss everything away. To them, it's not a small choice. The choice they make is very important!

So what to do? This is what I want to know. I have a lot of moments in life (just like now) where I wonder "what should I do...to get this done?" It never fails me because I get it done.

So the first thing is to get those thoughts out of your head. I have a lot of energy to the point where I have no idea where to put it. So I'd end up taking a nap lol

But start with just starting. A friend of mines told me to just write, even if you have nothing to write about. It sounds easy to the person, but to us, the one's dealing with it, it's annoying. It's like "don't say that! This is tough!" and like a child we want to fold our arms and give up.

But here's what I found helps. Cut them into small pieces. For instance, with this assignment, I'm thinking I want to do the research first. However, I'm not sure what I want to research. So I go over the things I do know, and start there. Then fill in the extra parts by doing a deeper research on the things I've only scarped the surface of.

I find that viewing things as a whole if very overwhelming. For example, have you ever walked into a messy room that you decided you wanted to clean, but then turned around and said "I'll just do it later" and later turned into days, then weeks, then month?

Even if it's just a little, do just a small amount. It's a bit to a bigger goal. This is what I intend to do. When I do work, I can't do it in one sitting unless I start to focus. But I can't focus until I know exactly what direction I want to go in. Once I have an idea, it's a bit easier.

But here's the great part. Reward yourself with a little relaxation. Or make an ending reward for yourself. For example, go to the arcade or play a video game only after you've finished a bit. But don't play for long. Will power!

So now I will start on my assignment.

I wanted to share this feeling I have. Just try not to think of it as work. Because personally, when I think of work, I think of a stressful time that I won't enjoy. Think of it as a direction. A direction towards something. Also, you could use these directions to your advantage. They create another doorway for you to go through.

So my advice to everyone, don't allow that part of you that says "I can't do it" to get the best of you. Will you really let that thought defeat you?! Even if it's just a little at a time, just keep at it and it will become easier.

This comes from personal experience. The hardest part is taking that very first step.

Good luck!

Mon