Packing is one of the most boring chores ever, especially packing for a boring convention your boss has assigned you to attend. However, packing for a vacation to Thailand is another story. It suddenly becomes the most exciting task in the world! Can you guess why? The answer lies in one word: motivation. Starting something new sucks. Whether it’s a new project at work, a new year at school or college, or even a new job or life change, we often feel demotivated before we’ve even started. We drag our feet, procrastinate, and just seem to take ages to get the ball rolling. It’s not because we’re not excited about the project at hand or aren’t diligent and dedicated. For some reason, getting started is always a struggle.