The document provides strategies for fighting procrastination and working on unfamiliar projects. It suggests starting with a warm-up activity to get motivated. Choose either the task you like most, the most important task, or the simplest task to start. Break large projects into smaller steps and do research to familiarize yourself with the process.

1. SECTION 1- PERSONAL PLANNING
HANDOUT #4
FIGHT PROCRASTINATION
HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING WHAT TO DO?
The hardest part is starting- use a warm up activity (i.e. clearing emails, go for
a walk or do spreadsheets)
Choose the task you like to do first
Choose the most important task
Choose the simplest and least unpleasant task
Do something!
STRATEGIES TO USE WHEN WORKING WITH UNFAMILIAR PROJECTS
Read instructions
Identify & write steps down (If no instructions)
Research subject
Familiarize yourself with process
Set goals
Work step by step (If necessary, break them into smaller steps)
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