How to stop procrastinating π§΅
Procrastination is something even the most productive of us have to deal with on a daily basis. Here's a simple formula to end it once and for all.
Procrastination is something even the most productive of us have to deal with on a daily basis. Here's a simple formula to end it once and for all.
π¨βπ» Action leads to motivation
I used to think you need motivation to get something done, but actually it's the other way around. You get stuff done, and the motivation naturally follows.
As @jeff_haden says: "Motivation is not the cause of action, it is the result of action"
I used to think you need motivation to get something done, but actually it's the other way around. You get stuff done, and the motivation naturally follows.
As @jeff_haden says: "Motivation is not the cause of action, it is the result of action"
π Stop thinking about motivation
Instead of thinking about motivation, I like to think in terms of discipline. When we are disciplined, we will repeat an action enough so it becomes a habit.
We don't need motivation when it's a habit.
Instead of thinking about motivation, I like to think in terms of discipline. When we are disciplined, we will repeat an action enough so it becomes a habit.
We don't need motivation when it's a habit.
π Momentum carries you forward
Most of the resistance that we feel when doing a task is in the act of starting. As soon as we cross the action line, the pain of procrastination begins to go down.
Most of the resistance that we feel when doing a task is in the act of starting. As soon as we cross the action line, the pain of procrastination begins to go down.
π΄ Struggling to get started? Try this:
2-minute rule - if a task can be done in < 2 mins, do it now.
5-minute rule - if I'm procrastinating, I have 5 mins to stop.
Mind activation rule - if I can't be bothered to do anything, I'll do something to wake up e.g. drink coffee
2-minute rule - if a task can be done in < 2 mins, do it now.
5-minute rule - if I'm procrastinating, I have 5 mins to stop.
Mind activation rule - if I can't be bothered to do anything, I'll do something to wake up e.g. drink coffee
If you wanna hear more about my formula to stop procrastinating, I made a video that you're more than welcome to check out π
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Or you can get more of these wannabe productivity guru threads by following me, @AliAbdaal
TL;DR
1. Our present self loves short-term, instant gratification
2. Procrastination is all about managing negative moods
3. Motivation is not the cause of action, it is the result of action
4. Discipline is more important than motivation
5. Getting started is the hardest part
1. Our present self loves short-term, instant gratification
2. Procrastination is all about managing negative moods
3. Motivation is not the cause of action, it is the result of action
4. Discipline is more important than motivation
5. Getting started is the hardest part
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