Q: how do i start an incredibly undesirable task that is quickly approaching the deadline? how do i get motivated?
A: it's very important to know exactly what the first step would be, and exactly how to do the first part of the first step. you may think you know generally what to do, but i think if you figure out even more specifically exactly what you need to physically do to physically start on the first part of that first step, i think you may find yourself automatically doing it as soon as you figure it out