- sweep the negative thoughts away, instead think abt why that task is a good thing to do - understand and accept that life is hard, but realise hard jobs and tasks lead to better opportunities and freedom - tell ur mind to keep in focus, don’t let it wander away. then u can have fun afterward - try not to think abt results and how you’ll do in the future bc that can worsen ur anxiety. think abt the present. - give urself breaks between major tasks, you’ll soon find out that you’ve achieved to successfully