Facing a task, experiencing the uncomfortable emotions associated with it and doing the task despite those emotions.
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Happens when we feel uncomfortable (anxiety, overwhelm ) toward a task. We want to do it, but end up doing something else that feels better. We run away from our negative thoughts and emotions.
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If you're procrastinating on a task, don't force yourself to finish it. Just put it in a time box.
Setting a time for it will help you overcome your resistance towards the task and chances are that when the time is up you’ll have built enough momentum to continue working on it much l...
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