Originally Posted by rapmaster

a lot of people find that keeping a log of all the tasks you complete in a day can be a very motivating practice - just write as you go.

you're always trying to 'outdo' the previous day, and you can track the progress you're making. It can also be a good gauge of when to take a day or just a few hours off. You'll feel like you earned it and Halo 3 will be better than ever.