I tell myself that taking the first step (of whatever task I’m avoiding) doesn’t mean I have to complete whatever task I’m avoiding. Somehow reminding myself that, for example, taking my socks off doesn’t mean I HAVE to take a shower, gets me over the initial hurdle of resistance. If necessary, I will lie to myself about each step of a task, with full knowledge I’m only saying it to trick myself into doing something. At some point, I decide that I might as well finish (usually).
Where am I supposed to get the motivation to change my clothes?
Spill something on yourself
Instructions unclear, I’m lying in my bed all wet.
I tell myself that taking the first step (of whatever task I’m avoiding) doesn’t mean I have to complete whatever task I’m avoiding. Somehow reminding myself that, for example, taking my socks off doesn’t mean I HAVE to take a shower, gets me over the initial hurdle of resistance. If necessary, I will lie to myself about each step of a task, with full knowledge I’m only saying it to trick myself into doing something. At some point, I decide that I might as well finish (usually).
Hopefully you would understand how to trick yourself into doing small things like that but if not then I would recommend speaking with a professional
I can hire someone to change my clothes for me?
I mean
Set up an automated system to video call your boss every day at 10 AM. That’ll get your anxiety up!