I have noticed that it is the little things that usually become the biggest mental barriers for me getting started on a project. At the time however I don’t realise it is just something little that needs to be clarified. Instead, I feel overwhelmed and think ‘argh, I can’t do this!’.

What usually helps, is sitting down (after doing some exercise) and asking myself ‘What’s the next action I can take to move me forward on this project/task?’. This is the most amazing question and it has got me through my honours thesis this year. It forces me every time to focus my mind on what needs doing and get into action.