Its true that its all a mind game......... I've got hills like that around here, too. They LOOK like they should hardly be a hill so your mind decides that it won't FEEL like a hill. Well, lo and behold, it always feels like a hill. No matter how many times you ride the da** thing, it's the same! What do I do? I spin like a maniac on one ride, and then on the next ride, I use a harder gear. One time I'll ride staying seated the entire time, another time I'll alternate seated and standing. And it's not to see what works the best. More to vary the pace to I don't get either bored or frustrated. You have to decide you won't let the hill get to you........ you'll ride it and do your best and get to the top.
Somedays it might actually seem easier. You can only hope...........

annie