Why we procrastinate on the tiniest of tasks

Motivation often follows action. If you just do something immediately without stopping to think about why you don't want to do it, you will succeed better.

• Next time you don't like doing a minor task, ask yourself: what is the next step I need to take on this little task? It will move your attention off your feelings and onto your action.
• Another trick is to pair the smaller tasks with larger ones.

If you remember a negative emotional response that triggered past procrastination, start thinking about how you can reframe the task. You can look at the task as an opportunity to learn a new skill, or frame it as a fun and enjoyable task.

Don't beat yourself up too much if you've procrastinated. It's not some sort of moral failure. A little bit of self-compassion might be all you ned to get back on track.