Definately agree with the auto bill pay. It does make it really easy. I'm not sure how big of a place you're going to work, but if they have direct deposit usually you can split the deposit so part of it goes automatically into savings.

That doesn't really help you with getting stuff done today. Could you break the work into pieces like Sky suggests and after each piece give yourself a little (non-monetary) reward? Like a snack or a workout or watch a TV show you like.