Lists are good, I live by them (or would forget everything). I keep many, but there are 2 main ones. One is a list of things that are less likely to get done in the short term, but I want to remember, and at the bottom are things I want to remember to do regularly and therefore won't get crossed off. This list might sound stupid and rather unproductive, BUT their presence on the other list makes me feel very unproductive, even if I have been(!), because it visually leaves so many things not crossed off.

The OTHER list is of what really are most likely to get done. For that day, or in a few days. Ie. Less overwhelming. They tend to be grouped... "computer things", "cleaning things" etc. Because if I can start on the least daunting, it often creates momentum to knock out the rest (like, "well, I've already got my cleaning clothes on and gear out, might as well do that bit too"). Essentially, that list is about breaking things down to more manageable bits, and ideally, create momentum. Sounds like I get a lot done all the time, yeah? No indeed. Sometimes it says "take shower" "remember to eat", because there are times when those are big accomplishments.

Start before I have a chance to think. At all. This is a recently discovered one.

The computer. Oh, this is a biggie. The best is when I refuse to let myself turn it on when I get up. Turning it on will be the reward. AFTER getting x, y and/or z done. I want on it so badly, that it is a really good incentive. More often, but less effective, is turning it off at a later point. It's actually harder.

I am a HUGE procrastinator, especially with certain sorts of things. I'm totally in agreement with depressedalaskan, "If you have a good day, pound out your list". Because those are the days when the ones you really hate are most likely to get done. And that feels really good.

Basically, start as small as you need to, congratulate yourself on what you do get done, not beat yourself up about what you don't get done. Work your way up with tips you find work best for you.