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New GTDer: A wall is there
fade | Aug 11 2006
Okay. .... Now, I'm sitting here looking at all of this. And nothing's changed. I still feel anxious. I know D. Allen said looking at your lists will foster anxiety, and it sure has. I feel as bad as before. It's still at the point where I can't actually do any of the next actions. I look at them and go, "Pbbbbbbbbt." I can't get motivated. Why? I want to see the end product. I want to get things done. I want to be the best. It's like I need a swift kick in the ass. I know I can't be the only one who has experienced this. Minuteur helps, but then I feel forced and uncreative. Any suggestions? I feel poised to begin the race, but I'm glued to the starting blocks. 7 Comments
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 Been there. In fact,...Submitted by Paul on August 11, 2006 - 8:24am.
Been there. In fact, I think I'm there right now, because I'm posting on a forum and not doing one of my actions! Just a small suggestion - take another spin through your Next Action lists, and try to find one that either: 1. Catches your interest this time around, or, 2. Appears very do-able (even if it's not that interesting). If you've got some fairly small actions (which you probably do, if they are true next actions), try to group a few of these together. Tell yourself, "dammit, I'm gonna get these done," put your head down, and go. If you can power through a few items, no matter how mundane, you get the reward of checking some items off your list. This can provide just the lift you need to get more motivated to tackle the bigger fish. A lot of projects start off with some drudgery before you get to the good stuff. So maybe now the interesting work just got a little closer. Just a thought, FWIW. Good luck! » POSTED IN:
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