Make a big list of all the small steps of each task (e.g. rather than “write essay,” put down “do research,” “come up with thesis,” “write first paragraph,” etc.) and then give yourself (or have someone else give you) a treat/reward every time you finish a certain amount of them.
Have a big cup of coffee and listen to music that makes you feel jazzed up. (8Tracks.com is great for finding playlists to fit a certain mood.)
Make an appointment with a friend (a coffee date or something) mid-day, and tell yourself that you need to finish a specific amount of work before you leave.
If you have a laptop and/or you don’t need a computer to do your work, go to a coffee shop, library, or quiet restaurant to work.
