All you need to do to make progress is 3 things. 

Do it consistently and you will make huge progress. 

What those three things are depends on what your goal is and where you are. 

Want to make progress on a project? Do three things off your list. Some will be time orientated, some not. 

Want to improve your health? Eat, move, rest. 

And if you can consistently do 3, make it 5. But make sure you do them all before the end of the day. 

The trick works because it helps break inertia and provides momentum, mentally and physically.

Just three things, for each thing you wish to achieve. 

This even works if you’re  suffering with depression or other mental health issues. 

Focus on just doing three things. 

A personal care item (shower,clean teeth, shave), a healthy meal, a walk. 

Then, no matter how the rest of the day goes, you’ve done 3 positive things.