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Here are strategies I've successfully employed both myself and with my clients over the years to become more efficient and avoid stalling on accomplishing difficult, boring, or disagreeable tasks, from writing a dissertation to washing the dishes.

Some irrational beliefs that can block us from getting stuff done:

1. I must get it all done at once.

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2. I must know exactly how I'll accomplish all the steps in advance before I start.
3. I must do it all perfectly.
4. It must not be difficult to get it all done.
5. I must not feel anxious about getting everything done.

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Following is an example of how to uproot one of these common irrational beliefs using the Three-Minute Exercise (TME):

• A. Activating event: Stuff to do.
• B. Irrational belief: It must be easy to accomplish stuff.

• C. Undesirable behavioral consequences: Procrastination.
• D. Disputing/questioning the irrational belief: What is the evidence it must be easy?
• E.
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  Effective new thinking: There is no reason accomplishing stuff must be easy. It's often frustrating, unpleasant, and uncomfortable. I don't like this state of

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