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What if you didn’t have to wait for motivation to get started? Small learning steps can help rekindle your interest and move your personal and professional goals forward.

It can feel as though you need to be eager to learn before you take the first step. But sometimes the opposite works better: start with a short, manageable task and see if it becomes easier to keep going. You don’t have to commit to a big plan right away. This article shows you how to find a pace that works for you, try different learning approaches, and keep going without waiting for perfect conditions.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Small steps to big changes: Learning strategies for days without motivation Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine that you are struggling to start an important task. What do you do first?

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When you look at the stairs that need to be climbed to reach the goal, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?

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What does the word "change" most often mean to you?

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Which image is closest to you when you hear "everyday routine"?

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If someone gave you an extra hour every day, what would you most often use it for?

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How do you react when something doesn't go the way you imagined?

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When you have to decide whether to change something in your life, what influences your choice the most?

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What thought helps you the most in difficult times?

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What does the word "success" evoke in you?

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What do you do when the desire to change meets a strong aversion to even starting?

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Small steps, big changes: How to move forward even when I lack motivation.

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