Ever found yourself stuck when it’s time to start your homework, clean your room, or study for a big test? Well, struggling to get things going (aka task initiation) happens to everyone, and this can be a big problem for having a successful community project. However, you can work on this skill by using some of the strategies proposed below.

Learn the Strategies

• Take the quiz to find out your go-to reason(s) for not starting tasks and read about positive strategies to get you moving.

Practice

• Pick a task from this list that you’ve been putting off starting:
  • Organize your room
  • Write an essay
  • Study for an exam
  • Apply for a job
  • Create a work of art
  • Complete a mid-term or long-term project for school
• From the quiz results, pick a strategy you think will help you the most.
• Record yourself starting the task. Show how you’re using the strategy and then reflect on how it worked.
  • If it didn’t help, try a different strategy in the same video.
  • If it did, share how it feels to finally get started.
• Post your video on the path. Keep practicing and using these strategies throughout the rest of your life!

To continue, return to Module 5 Opportunity Card.