How To Deal With Task Paralysis

Task Paralysis?
Let’s Break the Freeze!

The festive season is here, and so is the overwhelming to-do list!
Ever stare at a mountain of tasks and think, “Where do I even start?”

That’s task paralysis in action and it’s sneaky.

In these #nudenotes, I'm sharing my notes on the ultimate cheat sheet to beat it.
Shout out @crazyheadcomics who inspired this spread of notes, go check out their feed for more inspirational and funny insights!

Here's the short version for those who can't read my handwriting!

Hack Your Brain
Acknowledge the stress—it’s real!
Then trick your brain into moving.
Play your favourite song, grab a treat, or shake it out.
Dopamine boosts can be game-changers!

Prioritise Like a Pro.
Rewrite your to-do list.

Only the top priorities stay; the little stuff?

That goes on a secondary list.
Start small.
Pick the task that feels least intimidating and just start.
You can always polish it later.

Done is always better than perfect!

Tiny Wins, Big Momentum
Set a timer for 10-15 minutes and go.
It’s not about finishing, it’s about starting.
When you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Small wins snowball into big progress.

Click through for all the details.
Don't forget to hit that save button for your next “I’m stuck” moment.

What’s your go-to hack for overcoming task paralysis?
Share it in the comments.