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Procrastination is more about our emotions than our tendencies for laziness or just being ābad at deadlinesā. At its core, we procrastinate to keep ourselves happy in the moment.
We procrastinate because our brains are wired to care more about our present comfort than our future happiness.
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We have two ways of dealing with our procrastination:
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Often starting a task is the biggest hurdle. Research shows that progressāno matter how smallācan be a huge motivator to help us keep going.
Set the timer for just 5 or 10 minutes. While the timerās running, you donāt have to work, but you canāt do anything else. You have to sit with your work, even if you donāt get started.
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Since negative emotions are the cause of our procrastination, what if we could manage our negative emotions while working?
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely calls this method reward substitution. ItĀ is essentially getting yourself to do the right thing for the wrong reason.Ā
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When my work directly affects others, I find it much harder to accept the consequences of procrastinating.
You could ask a friend or colleague to help you get started on something youāve been putting off.
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Encouraging people to imagine the future can help them make better decisions now.
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āStructured procrastinationā is a clever way to stay productive even while you procrastinate. Procrastinating doesn't mean you are doing absolutely nothing.
Next time you feel the urge to procrastinate, go for it.Ā Avoid that Big Scary Task that makes you feel really uncomfortable. Instead, work on more important things than what youāre avoiding.
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Set a timer for 30 minutes. During that time stay focused on your work. When the timer goes off, set it again for 10 minutes, and rewards yourself with a fun activity like YouTube videos, chatting with friends, or reading a book.Ā After 10 minutes, reset the 30-minute timer and get back to work.
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Forgiving yourself for procrastinating can help you overcome negative feelings about the work youāve put off in the past, so you can more easily approach future tasks.
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