Some of us have task avoidance because we may be imagining the task will be too big, too overwhelming, too hard, or will take too long 🥺 I've created worksheets for time tracking and breaking tasks down (coming soon) but those can get awful real fast too! Phone apps like "Focus Friend" (I can add screenshots in a separate post) gamify setting timers ⏲️ for tasks. But often I find it's the "hands on", analog (ie. not phone) tools that work best: Sand timers, egg timers, or this visual countdown timer that beeps loudly when the set time is up. If I have to do something I dread, I give myself an amount of time (usually 5-10 minutes) to make a dent in the task, and usually get more than I thought I would. The timer needs to be within sight/reach and easy to set. Plus I love this timer "clock" and just have to show it off! 😁 Do you have a tool or hack that helps you start on dreaded tasks?

One of the exercises I enjoy sharing in counselling sessions around identity is the VIA strengths survey. This is a 10-minute questionnaire that puts 24 character strengths or values into a unique order for you depending on YOUR answers. It's helped me get to know my younger counselling clients better, and can be very validating for anyone who may not hear positive validation or affirmations very often. My top 5 strengths have always been these: - Curiosity - Love of learning - Creativity - Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence - Humour (or humor, depending on where in the world you are!) If you're curious about what the survey will reveal as your top strengths, take it for free here: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register And share your top 5!