Having trouble starting or finishing a BIG project or goal? Any project can be broken down into smaller easier tasks, when combined, becomes a completed project. When given a BIG project or a goal that seems nearly impossible to conquer, break it down and gain the benefit of momentum to finish it one piece at a time. The tactic I use to break down a big project is by using good old fashion flashcards.
THE FLASHCARD TACTIC
On my desk I have a three small boxes that houses flashcards as well a trashcan. Now what I do whenever I have a big project or goal is that I start writing down the tasks that I need to do to complete them. For example, for completing a writing assignment or even a book , I break down each chapter, each subject and assign a task for each on a flashcard. I then shuffle the cards and play a little game of project roulette. One by one, the flashcards get tossed in the circular file (the trash can) and once I finish my last flashcard, I have a completed project.
I sometimes use colored flashcards and use green as a simple task, blue for medium and red for something that takes a bit more time. Depending on how I feel, I could reach for a color flashcard that matches my mood and motivation. I tend to start with the easier tasks, since this builds momentum and with easier tasks, when I complete them, I get a feeling of accomplishing something and feel confident that I am moving towards completing a project. A mountain is much easier to move, one rock at a time versus trying to move it all at once. Break it down and get it done.
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