How much better is it to get that done with the initial opening of your eyes. All that delay throughout your day, all that time spend thinking about what you will have to do later on is gone. Now the day returns to you. Still you have more to do but it is so much more manageable when the bulk of it is done. The rest is easy. The rest is all downhill from here. Get the uphill part of your day done before the sun rises and the daylight becomes yours to enjoy.
Getting the hardest part of the day out of the way first transforms the entire experience. There’s a sense of accomplishment that fuels the rest of the day, making everything else seem lighter, easier, and within reach. By taking on the most difficult task early, you release yourself from the mental burden of constantly anticipating it. The looming thought of what you still need to do is no longer weighing you down. Instead, you move through the day with a calm sense of clarity, knowing that you’ve already conquered the hardest part.
It’s not just about getting things done, but about shifting your mindset. When you start your day by tackling the most challenging task, it sets a tone of discipline and focus. You prove to yourself that you’re capable of overcoming resistance and discomfort. That momentum carries through into everything else, and soon you find yourself moving with ease, taking care of tasks without the weight of procrastination hanging over you.
What’s even more rewarding is the mental freedom it gives you. By front-loading your effort, the rest of the day becomes an open field of possibilities. You’re no longer racing against time or feeling the pressure of unfinished work. Instead, you can actually enjoy the moments in front of you. You’ve earned the daylight, the freedom, and the satisfaction of knowing you didn’t delay or shy away from what needed to be done. You leaned into it and now, the rest is yours to enjoy.
