Your to-do list goes from “write a 10-page paper” to “write the main idea for the introductory paragraph to section 1.” You’ll have more tasks, but they’ll feel more manageable. If the task itself is unclear, use a goal template, like this one for S.M.A.R.T goals to determine exactly what information you’re missing.

Read more here: Beating procrastination: A realistic guide for the “lazy” student – The Rensselaer Polytechnic