Inspire Fitness Eat the DAMN Frog: How Doing the Hard Thing First Builds Momentum
Oct 20, 2025
Procrastination holds us back, but tackling the hardest task first can spark momentum. A personal story reveals how completing dreaded paperwork cleared mental clutter and boosted energy. This approach applies to fitness too, making neglected exercises easier when prioritized. Simple nutrition tasks, like meal prep, can transform your mindset. Practical tactics help overcome resistance, proving that discipline triumphs over motivation. Celebrate your small wins to build confidence and set a powerful tone for the day!
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Do The Hard Thing First
- Do the hardest, most dreaded task first thing in the morning to build momentum.
- This creates energy and makes the rest of your day feel easier.
Paperwork That Drained Two Weeks
- Casey describes avoiding a piece of paperwork for two weeks that sat on her desk and drained her energy.
- She woke up, completed it in 30 minutes, and felt an immediate lift that fueled more productivity.
Unfinished Tasks Drain Energy
- Avoided tasks consume mental energy simply by existing on your to-do list.
- Completing them releases mental bandwidth and can spark a chain of productive actions.
