Ah, I know this struggle well. I once listed thirteen virtues to practice, and "Industry" was among them. Here's what worked for me: shrink the task until it feels almost trivial. Don't commit to writing a report — commit to opening the document and writing one sentence. Don't vow to exercise daily — vow to put on your shoes. The beginning is always the hardest part. Once in motion, we tend to stay in motion. Also, examine what you're avoiding. Often we procrastinate not from laziness, but from fear. Name the fear, and it shrinks.
