Just a second ago, I picked up some paperwork my lawyer asked me to fill out.

This is normally the stuff that induces me to procrastinate, but not today.

Hmm, why is today different? I asked myself.

Answer: Immediately after getting dressed this morning, I attacked a counter full of silverware and dirty dishes, and loaded them into the dishwasher. I know, this doesn't seem like much to do, and it isn't.

That's not the point.

It is an accomplishment, nonetheless, and it has given me some momentum. That's the whole idea that I want to share with you.

You might take out the trash, first thing, as your way of getting at least one constructive thing out of the way. Or, consider feeding the dog or cat.

What you don't want is to sit down and slowly think about everything you need to get done today. That can seem too daunting, and in my experience, that sort of planning should have been done last night.

Eyes hardly open, staggering from too little oxygen in the brain, start doing something that is nearly robotic, such as the tasks that I've outlined, above. Stay away from operating heavy equip

Then, you'll be ready to face those tasks that REALLY need your clear-eyed, energetic attention!