How do you stay motivated and overcome procrastination when working on challenging tasks?

Usually the challenging tasks keep me motivated, but whenever I feel lazy, music in the headphones + hot tea can easily change my mood. ^^

Try using IXORD Notes, you can distribute your tasks and at the same time you will understand how many tasks are left and the application can help you mentally.

Take a step back and meditate for 10-15 minutes to clear my mind and bring focus and clarity to the problem. Usually makes the task easier with a clear head. That and having a conversation with a colleague around to topic to get a new perspective for the challenge at hand.

First, you have to know that procrastination is not laziness. It is a part of depression. Usually, because what you do seems useless. Unless you find a purpose, a value of this job, you will be suffering :( Don't start until you disassemble challenging tasks into atomic ready-to-get-done within 10 minutes tasks. Then, every micro-task done will push you forward. A big job can seem impossible to handle.

the main and only challenge is starting a sitting down to do something any meaningful work is challenging, tough and scary. I rarely feel motivated to do it but using discipline (which I practice and develop daily in personal life) lets me get over the “start it” barrier. Also getting into a habit of doing a little something, creating any traction on key projects every day has been the game changer for me