I know I am not the only one who has not-favorite tasks to do. I have found that putting them off does not solve any problems. Somehow no one else is picking them up and magically doing them for me.
One task that has been challenging for me lately is reading for a class I am taking. I have tried reading in chunks with breaks for something fun. I have tried reading in different spots in my house and outside. I have tried and tried. And then in a moment of total desperation, I turned to one of my favorite things…post its (off brand-don’t worry I am not a wasting the good stuff). Here is what is working for me. I write down the page numbers I need to read-each one on a different page. When I finish a page in my textbook, I rip off the numbered page on the notepad! The physical act of tearing off a page and seeing my done pile stack up is helping me get through the reading!
While this method may not work for you, I hope you will keep trying to find your way of working through the difficult tasks in your life. Reward yourself when you do well. Be kind to yourself as you search for your methods toward success. You can do it!
Loving God, Some tasks slow us down more than others. Inspire our creativity to work through the challenging tasks in life. Give us a spirit of perseverance. And help us to feel a sense of joy and accomplishment when our task is done. Thank you, Amazing God, for cheering us on each and every day. Amen.
I constantly get stuck on the #1…
And sometimes forget to even open the book.