Habits on Purpose

217. Starting Tasks That Feel Overwhelming with Project Low-Hanging Fruit


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Do you ever find yourself stuck, overthinking a task you know you could do but just can't seem to start? Whether it's something small and tedious or a bigger project, that feeling of overwhelm can quickly turn into avoidance. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful technique I call Project Low-Hanging Fruit to help you move out of paralysis and into action.

When a task feels like too much, your brain can spin into overthinking, trying to figure out the perfect plan before taking the first step. I walk you through how to break tasks down into extremely small, doable steps so that starting feels easy instead of intimidating. You'll also hear how to create a sense of urgency on purpose, interrupt overthinking, and build momentum in a way that actually works with your brain instead of against it.

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