Nigel 
September 3rd,2010So I’m sitting at my computer feeling weak and tired. I intended to do some writing,but what’s the point,it won’t be any good. And anyway I don’t feel like writing. I’m lethargic,unmotivated,really can’t be bothered.
But I make myself start.
That’s all,start,take one step. The agreement is that it doesn’t matter how good or bad the result is,I’ll just bung anything down.
And wow,so often the result is fine …
…and more to the point,once I’ve started with permission to produce rubbish,well,I begin to enjoy what I’m doing. I start wanting to continue.
Okay,so if I’m badly depressed the enjoyment is experienced through a fog of grey,clammy mist. But it’s better than nothing.
Sometimes the start is getting out of bed –no promise I’ll get dressed or anything. Sometimes it’s picking up a pen,opening a book,standing up,looking out of the window,putting on the kettle,picking up the car keys. It doesn’t matter what,and that one thing is all you have to do.
Trick 1
Start by doing any one thing along the way. That’s all. No promises,no threats,no commitment.
Just start.
