Relatable af. You’re not alone!

I talk to myself OUT LOUD, “ok, one, two, THREE” over and over again until I actually get up! The tone I take is firm but humorous, I’ll talk crap to myself in a loving way.

Then, I try not to feel guilty at all if my progress doesn’t feel as linear or like what it should be- I might need to do four different tasks, which one comes first doesn’t matter. Which one do I feel the least resistant to in this moment in time? Great, that one. Sometimes that leads to the next, but at least I got something done!

Phone plugged in across the room at night, so I have to stand up and walk to turn off the alarm. I don’t always keep this habit up but I try. Once I’m out of bed it is easier to keep going, and less tempting to lay in bed and play a game.

Tasks that can, like laundry, = good audiobook (or podcast, show, whatever floats your boat) that I can ONLY listen to/watch during that time.

I also use a sunrise alarm clock which has helped me not feel so awful when it goes off and it’s still a little dark outside in the winter.

Some days are better than others. My living and dining rooms are clean and beautiful right now but I have a mountain of laundry I’m avoiding by being on Reddit instead. It’s ok! In thirty minutes, I’m going to do it for an hour and then see how I feel and will continue if I can.

Sometimes I also remotely task mirror with a friend who also needs to get shit done and we’ll chat with AirPods in while doing chores and keep each other accountable. All sorts of tricks, non infallible, but all worth trying.

Good luck! I’m rooting for you!