Try this Time/Task Melter!

Many a time we are in a situation when time or a task just seems to take ages and we are stuck waiting for this moment in time to pass or that boring task to get over. Seconds seem minutes, minutes seem hours. What do we do? Here’s a trick I use very successfully; try it!

In your mind, divide the task or time into two equal parts. The first half and the second half. Visualize that the 50% mid-point is the peak of a mountain you are climbing. So, imagine that the first 50% of the effort or time you are going uphill to the peak and the second half is a downhill and easier part.

So, your first goal is to reach the peak. Since the peak is only 50% of the way, it becomes an easier task to accomplish. Somehow when you reach the 50% train your brain to think that you are going downhill after that. This thought will motivate you to think that the hardest part is over the moment you reach 50%.

I have tried this technique successfully in walks, tasks, meetings, etc. and it really works.

Try it out. I am sure you will get relief! Things will seem easier. Best wishes!