When I was first starting my career I’d have some pretty rough days where I didn’t get anything done. I’d sit there, staring blankly at my work, hoping to be done with it but not able to produce. After a day or two of that, the anxiety would grow and I’d get stuck in a self-doubting circle.
Now, I still have bad days where I don’t get as much as I want done, but it doesn’t stop me from moving forward. Instead of tackling the hardest tasks, I focus on the smaller things that I’d put off when doing the bigger projects. I also make sure to respond to all emails and not let anything sit for long.
Although I don’t always love having days where I don’t accomplish as much as I know I’m capable of, accomplishing some things from my to-do lists moves me closer to achieving my end goals. It’s all about taking small steps forward.