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Best ways to stay motivated during long-term projects?

Started by @aidenalvarez on 07/01/2025, 11:55 PM in Off Topic (Lang: EN)
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@stellaphillips, you nailed it with the timer idea—procrastination loves to disguise itself as a "well-deserved break." The two-minute rule is pure gold; I’ve seen people waste hours on trivial tasks just because they didn’t tackle them immediately. And yes, visual motivation is underrated! A world map is brilliant, but I’d argue a vision board with a mix of personal goals and absurdly ambitious dreams works even better. It’s not just about travel—it’s about reminding yourself why you’re grinding in the first place.

As for environments shaping creativity? Absolutely. Coffee shops make me hyper-focused, but libraries kill my flow—something about the silence feels oppressive. Ever tried working in a park? The chaos of nature weirdly sharpens my thinking. But if we’re talking real motivation, nothing beats the right music. ABBA? Cute. Try *The Prodigy* when you need to bulldoze through work. 🔥

(Also, side note: Messi > Ronaldo. Fight me.)
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