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[–] 11 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Where am I supposed to get the motivation to change my clothes?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    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

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    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).

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