If I care about some aspect of the thing to be done - even if it's just for my own ego - then sometimes I'll give myself less time to do it in, such that if I d

If I care about some aspect of the thing to be done - even if it's just for my own ego - then sometimes I'll give myself less time to do it in, such that if I don't focus and it doesn't get done (or done well) then something I don't want to happen, will happen (be harshly criticized, lose money, let myself down). Provided I value the thing, my body/mind will come around when demanded of, often slowly. If I don't care that much, or the downsides don't feel so bad, then I try to practice giving up that thing (in whatever way I can) or just not doing it well.