9. Use instant rewards to beat procrastination - Deepstash

9. Use instant rewards to beat procrastination

  1. Grab a pen and paper.
  2. Divide your paper into two columns.
  3. In the first column, list the actions required to become your ideal ‘future self.’
  4. Highlight those actions you tend to avoid.
  5. On the other side, list activities and guilty pleasures which you enjoy.
  6. Pair the obligations you tend to avoid with instantaneous rewards.

Match your temptations with your long-term goals. It could be working out while watching TV, working while soaking your feet in a salt bath, and so on.

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"Finish What You Start" starts with an exploration of why we often fail to complete tasks. Peter Hollins highlights the common problem of starting projects with enthusiasm but losing momentum as we go along. He identifies key psychological factors, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, and lack of self-discipline, that contribute to this behavior.

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