02/21/2026
Starting really is the hardest part, and there’s a good brain-based reason for that. đź§
Task initiation asks your brain to spend extra energy upfront, especially when a task feels unclear, boring, or emotionally loaded. That resistance you feel is your brain protecting its resources.
One way to work with this is to lower the bar to starting, not finishing.
Add music. Write down one tiny step. Set a short timer. Give your brain a clear on-ramp and an endpoint.
Once you’re in motion, things often feel easier because your brain has already done the hardest part.
You’ve got this. Progress counts. Little by little! ❤️
