4. Tuning the Challenge-Skills Balance
Finding the right balance between the perceived challenge of a task and our perceived skill level is crucial.
If the challenge is too high, it leads to anxiety and overwhelm, while if it's too low, we become bored and apathetic.
Adjusting the challenge or the time allocated for a task can help regulate the balance and overcome procrastination.
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Approach-avoidance conflict in the brain causes procrastination, where the desire to do a task conflicts with the fear or anxiety associated with it. Clear and specific goals can help overcome procrastination by activating the motivation and planning centres in the brain. Tweaking the challenge-skill balance, regulating time, and defining the scope of a task can also help overcome procrastination.
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