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Neuroplasticity
... is how the brain changes (for better or worse) in response to repeated experience: the things we do often we become stronger at, and what we don't use fades away.
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Addiction to information
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Emotions and procrastination
If you noticed fear or anxiety around starting (or not finishing) a particular task, pay attention. These emotions are a great indicator of why you’re procrastinating.
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Learn yourself out of procrastination
- Accept that you are going to procrastinate sometimes
- Disconnect from your smartphone. Otherwise, it will demand your attention subconsciously
- Be mindful with your emotions when you catch yourself procrastinating
- Focus on one thing at a time, to avoid feeling overwhelmed
- Take breaks
- Celebrate your accomplishments.
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Most common reasons that lead us to procrastinate:
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Tailor your to-do lists
Use the 1-3-5 rule when putting together her daily to-do list.
On any give...Build good habits in two minutes
The “two-minute rule” has two parts.
First, if something takes less than two minutes, do it now. Next, start building new habits for two minutes at a time. The rule for this is: When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do. The idea is to make your habits as easy to start as possible.
Think of these “two-minute habits” as gateway habits that will lead to your overarching goal.
Complete tasks in batches
It takes time to get into a rhythm to work on a task. Instead of constantly starting and stopping that process, it’s better to keep your rhythm going by bundling similar tasks together.
By doing this, you avoid interruptions and prevents himself from procrastinating.
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Working From Home
Working from home means that all the chaos of your home (pets, family members, kids, and kitchen noises) is part of your entire workday.
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Working is From Anywhere
WFH (Work From Home) eventually means you are working from coffee shops, parking lots, from your car while driving, and almost anywhere you can log in to your laptop or communicate on your phone.
No one knows where you are and what you are doing, and that can be an advantage, but also can be misused.
Start Early and Mimic Office Time
The schedule that makes you start early, and mimic the office hours works best, as you end up being free earlier too. However, night owls may find working at night to be more productive or comfortable for them.
Maintaining a schedule in a routine, while incorporating regular exercise with it, works best.