Got A Big Project Planned?

One of the best pieces of advice I have ever gotten is to break large projects into a number of smaller projects. I know, I know, you've heard it so many times, but how often do you remember it when that big project lomes ahead of you? I always seem to forget this stategy whenever I have a huge project planned. I keep putting off the large project because it's just so HUGE. I wonder what I was thinking when I decided to do the project, then I remember this advice and relax. I make up a long list of tiny projects and get started on the huge project one check mark at a time. It's also amazing to be able to look at all those check marks on my list and know I'm getting to the end of the project. If you still don't want to do the small steps, try adding an incentive such as a movie or eating a favorite meal. Whatever your incentive, be sure that it doesn't interfere with your work. Stick to your schedule and don't try to get your reward before you've done the work or you won't feel like doing the work later.