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Spur me on please

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CrochetedOwl · 01/10/2023 07:24

I need to do something in the next 3 hours and I am putting it off. It is very important and I have no choice. But I don't cope well with life admin and it has got me into trouble before. I have been doing better recently so feel really disappointed in myself that I am struggling with this one. Is anyone up who wants to post a wanky cheesy meme or words of encouragement?
I already have 'it's always darkest before dawn' 😂I know I can sort it once I open the letter but it's opening the letter I am struggling with.

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FlamMabel · 01/10/2023 07:41

Eat the frog! (Ie do the horrible thing and then your day can only get better!)

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CrochetedOwl · 01/10/2023 07:46

I know you are right but my default position is ignorance is bliss which hasn’t worked out for me so far
I know it can be easily sorted too which makes it all the more ridiculous that I keep putting it off!

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EpitomeofEpiphany · 01/10/2023 07:50

Rip the plaster off
The early bird catches the worm

You can do it, I believe in you. I hold no judgement for you as I struggle with similar.

How about breaking t down further...so could you just get the letter out today and open it but not read it. Then tomorrow could you read it?

Cazzovuoi · 01/10/2023 07:52

Later you will thank this morning you for doing it and you’ll feel so much better when it’s done.

The angst will be little more than a memory.

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CrochetedOwl · 01/10/2023 07:59

I can't wait till tomorrow to read it. I have to read it this morning. Feel sick. Could have sorted this so easily but I always default to Head in sand position. Can't do that today. Have to do it.

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jiinglebells · 01/10/2023 08:02

Just do it bitch.

That's my personal fave 😂

EpitomeofEpiphany · 01/10/2023 08:56

For the sake of easing the pressure can you set yourself the task of just opening it but notnreading it then have a break, have a brew then go back to it and read the first paragraph.

Obvs what might happen is you just read the whole thing.

But if you break it down into smaller chunks you can tick them off your to do list and get that sense of achievement to spur you on to do the next one.

Beckafett · 01/10/2023 09:37

Rocket theory. Count down from 5 and jfdi

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CrochetedOwl · 01/10/2023 09:39

OK. Doing it. Feel sick. But doing it.

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EpitomeofEpiphany · 01/10/2023 11:03

Yay!!!!! How did you get on?

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CrochetedOwl · 01/10/2023 11:10

I’ve done it. Feel sick and annoyed with myself but I did it. It’s all sorted now. I just need to do better in the future. Thank you all

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EpitomeofEpiphany · 01/10/2023 12:48

Amazing, well done!! I hope you enjoy the rest of your day

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