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Task Initiation

I DEMONSTRATED
SKILL
THIS SKILL

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.