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03 December 2009

Let's motivate each other →[More:]Work has been crazy recently and then I took on a freelance writing project on top of it to help out a friend whose hire dropped out. Today is my day to go go go and get things done, but obviously I am here and not there.

Any words of inspiration/motivation to buckle down?

Here's mine:
You'll feel so much better when it's done. The sooner you get through it, the sooner you will feel relieved.

post by: rmless2 at: 10:21 | 11 comments

How you handle change is how you handle yourself. Leaders know this and stay calm, focused and deadline-driven. Followers invent reasons why They Couldn't Get It Done.

posted by Lipstick Thespian 03 December | 10:40

Give yourself a big, fat yummy treat, but only when it's done, like ice cream or candy.

posted by Melismata 03 December | 10:44

You can do it!

And, the weekend will be here soon!

posted by lilywing13 03 December | 10:46

Need a break? Organize/structure your procrastination. Procrastinate by doing chores, or by working on other projects that need to get done. Nothing wrong with taking a break, but don't abuse it.

It's not as overwhelming as it seems. A little at a time goes a long way, and before you know it you'll be done.

posted by CitrusFreak12 03 December | 11:26

You can do it! If anyone can do it, you have to. (That's my favorite.)

See also: Action precedes motivation.

posted by aniola 03 December | 12:57

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posted by BoringPostcards 03 December | 13:10

Woot! Progress! I've gotten 5 of the short articles done and am moving on to other work.
How are your projects going?

"Every step you take takes you one step closer"

(I also used to repeat that mantra on long runs with one footfall per word)

posted by rmless2 03 December | 14:10

At library. Outline of anthropology paper (due tomorrow, of course) slowly progressing.

posted by CitrusFreak12 03 December | 15:15

Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels! Hmm, no, maybe I shouldn't say that. Besides, I'm pretty sure I could think of a long list of things that taste even better. Like chips. Mmmmmm. Chips.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 03 December | 16:52

My inspiration: stop fucking around. We all know that's what's happening so just grow up and stop that shit.

Works for me, possibly a bit harsh in general though?

posted by shelleycat 04 December | 04:21

For the record: Done. Class in an hour.
That was rough.

posted by CitrusFreak12 04 December | 07:46

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