#team #individual > [!INFO] what is this? > A big task is hard to tackle. Breaking it down into mini milestones not only gives you more direction and clarity, but forces your brain to recognize and celebrate the progress you're making. --- <div class="invert-next-dark"/> ![[Project Management 1.svg|450]] # big picture | ![[Self-Motivation.svg\|150]] | self-motivation[↗](https://xqcompetencies.xqsuperschool.org/?selection=LL.SD.1.b)<br>`making learning relevant`<br>---<br>*I intentionally find personal relevance in my work by aligning it with my interests or goals.* | | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1. Go to your project plan and make sure you have clear tasks leading to your end goal (if you don't have a clear path, consider a [[design dash]] or [[rose, bud, thorn]]) 2. Identify which tasks look most enjoyable to you 3. If you can't work on that task next, figure out if you can modify your next task to be more similar to that one 4. Choose one or two that you will work on next --- <div class="invert-next-dark"/> ![[Blog.svg|300]] # task breakdown | ![[Self-Motivation.svg\|150]] | self-motivation[↗](https://xqcompetencies.xqsuperschool.org/?selection=LL.SD.1.a)<br>`creating conditions for learning`<br>---<br>*I recreate or structure conditions for learning that will best support my success.* | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1. Choose a spot to keep a checklist of sub-tasks to accomplish 2. Break down your task(s) into really small, simple steps 3. Pick a "milestone" that would make for a natural stopping point in your process (this may or may not be the end of a task as it was listed before) --- <div class="invert-next-dark"/> ![[Birthday Celebration.svg|300]] # party time | ![[Self-Motivation.svg\|150]] | self-motivation[↗](https://xqcompetencies.xqsuperschool.org/?selection=LL.SD.1.c)<br>`making learning joyful`<br>---<br>*I recreate the conditions that have led to me experiencing learning as an activity that brings me joy.* | | ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1. Before you start, pick something you can do to celebrate reaching your milestone > **Here are some options** > - Go for a short walk > - Check in with a friend using [[⚠️ buddy briefing]] > - Have a snack > - Do a quick stretching routine 2. Also, identify a time that you should stop and celebrate if your milestone is taking longer than expected 3. Work through your checklist, checking them off as you go, until it's time to celebrate