Splitting up tasks definitely helps sometimes. Like if I get stuck on something difficult that should be easy doing part and coming back tonight is actually easier than trying to force myself through it.

And yeah, putting things out ahead of time so there is less total work at once helps keep it manageable.

[–] Krudler@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I don't even mean ahead of time... It can be in the present

If I know I need to cook but I don't have the mental energy to bring it all together, I'll just take the first step like put the cutting board on the counter

Then somehow I've tricked myself, the process is already underway, and it's not a stressful thing anymore