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Task Initiation

SKILL RAG

I can estimate how long a task will take quite accurately.

I can start a job quickly, without putting it off and doing other

things instead e.g. I get on with my homework straight away and

put off going out or gaming until it is done.

I can be disciplined with myself, stopping something I am enjoying

e.g. gaming or playing outside, to get on with a job I need to get

finished.

I can priorities tasks appropriately and start the highest priority

tasks first, even if they are more challenging.

I can give myself a time limit or alarm to start a task and keep to it.

I can tolerate the unpleasant feeling of challenge, difficulty or lack

of interest to start a task I am not so keen on.

I can use chunking of a task to reduce overwhelm and make it feel

less daunting and easier to start.

I can use reminders, alarms, lists and daily and weekly schedules to

help me stay on track with tasks.