Every day you have tasks that have to be completed. Most of them are not charming or glamorous, but carry some importance nonetheless. There are going to be times when you can barely stomach the idea of writing another report or making another phone call. It can be helpful to reframe those tasks in a productive light that motivates you to complete them.

My thoughts on this topic can be read at the ABA Journal’s “Your Voice” feature: Frame those onerous tasks in order to motivate you to act.