Just doing it

Sounds pretty similar to a certain company slogan, doesn't it?

But here's the thing: as simplistic as Nike's slogan is, it's genius.

As I've been muddling my way back into a writing routine (sleep deprivation, colicky baby, and more sleep deprivation being my hurdles), I've found that I need to 'just do it'. Even if I can't block out enough time to edit eight chapters in one sitting, I need to sit down and edit for the ten minutes I do have.

When I'm so tired and don't want to write a blog post, I need to tell myself it's OK to not write an entire blog post. But then tell myself I need to at least sit down and write two sentences to start a draft of a blog post.

And guess what? Once I'm over that hurdle of starting the task- of just doing it- I find myself four paragraphs in with the Nike logo prominently displayed.

It works for running- lace up your shoes and tell yourself you just need to walk around the block. Once you're moving it's easy to keep going and before you know it, you've run a mile. The same principle applies with any task.

Tell yourself you just need to wash a couple plates. Chances are good you'll soon be putting the last dish away and wiping your spotless countertops.

I would love to hear from you. What task do you have trouble starting and end up finishing once you have some momentum?