What Can I Do? 2.2

There’s nothing more satisfying than crossing an item off your to-do list early in the day. 

Start each day by accomplishing an easy but necessary task, like finishing a reading assignment or returning a phone call.

Give yourself a 10-15-minute break every hour. Reward yourself for accomplishing a designated task by then (and only then) engaging in a more desirable activity.

Think video games, Facebooking, reading, texting, watching TV, etc. You choose the reward, but ...

“Visualization is daydreaming with a purpose.”—Bo Bennett

A great way to stay motivated is to visualize accomplishing a goal—even though you haven’t completed it yet.

Visualization actually causes the brain to release dopamine. This makes us see our ...