1. Break it down into smaller, manageable tasks: Tackling a big project all at once can be difficult. First, you need to break it into small sub tasks. Then the progress feels more achievable. 

Example: Instead of thinking about studying a complete subject, focus on working on a single page of the text book each day.


2. Reward yourself: Set small milestones in your workflow and celebrate victories by giving yourself little rewards when you complete those milestones. This will keep you motivated and will positively affect how your brain perceive that task.

Example: Once you finish studying a one topic, give yourself a sweet treat.   


3. Find ways to add creativity: Even the most boring tasks can be made more interesting by changing how you approach them. Think outside the box. 

Example: Design a mind map on the subject content you learn with pretty and colorful drawings


4. Learn extra things about your challenging task: If you are staying away from a challenging task,  learning about it in more detail might make it less intimidating and more interesting. 

Example: If you are not interested in learning to operate some kind of a machine, rather than learning only how to operate it, learning about how that machine works might make you more interested in it. 


5. Change up your environment: A simple adjustment like moving to a new location or listening to different music can change the way you perceive your task. 

Example: Instead of working inside your room, you can take a desk and go and do that work outside in your backyard or a coffee shop.


6. Take breaks: You may lose interest in even the most interesting tasks when you work on it for a long time without a break. Don't work through to the point of burnout. Give your mind a rest to recharge.

Example: Use pomodoro method. Work for 25 minutes and rest for 5 minutes. After 4 such sessions, take a long break.


7. Connect it to a bigger purpose: Remind yourself why the challenging work matters. 

Example: Reflect on how your efforts will help customers, further your career goals, etc.


8. Gamify it: Turn aspects of the work into a game by setting goals, tracking progress, or introducing friendly competition. 

Example: If you are writing a book, keep a streak of writing 1000 words daily. Try not to lose the streak. Also, try to write more words than you did the previous day.