" An important point to remember is that you still may not be “in the mood” to perform the task or action. In fact, remember that you may overestimate how little energy, focus, etc. is actually required to start a task. The final push to start a task or action is similar to legislative “swing votes”—it need not be a unanimous decision; you simply need to get to a 51–49 result to take the first step of behavioral engagement. As most people proclaim, “Once I got started, it was not as bad as I thought it would be.”

Once you get engaged in the task, by definition, you are no longer procrastinating and the likelihood of persistence increases exponentially. This good start does not mean that you are immune to interruptions, distractions, or frustrations, but it is an important step to move from the anticipations of a task to engaging in the reality of the task. "

― , The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out