Pillars of procrastination

 

𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞

Tasks that we perceive as low value, either in terms of fun or long-term rewards.

When a task is unpleasant or boring, tie it with more enjoyable activities (“I’ll go knock out this project at the coffee shop while I grab my favorite drink”) or forcefully add artificial elements such as “no turning back” deadlines.

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Unfortunately, personality plays a role in procrastination.

Although it’s hard to control our personality, it is far easier to control our environment.

The solution?

Block out distractions by heading to quiet locations (like the library) and restrict yourself from time-wasting sites with tools like StayFocusd.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

If you expect to complete a task easily, then you are less likely to procrastinate.

This pillar is a bit more difficult to hack, but the best trick is to simply realize that the first step is often the most psychologically difficult.

Just commit 5-minutes to try it out. Forcing you to get started will build momentum.

𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞

Fear of failure is a real thing for many procrastinators.

This pillar really has to do with being confident in your abilities.


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