I'll address this thread tomorrow!

Borders on psychological overwork

I used to focus very well on a task. But now ive done the same dull routine so much, i do intermittent procrastination.

I set dishes to soak. Watch tv for 15-22 minutes. Do the set of dishes. Repeat.

Ill also have other stuff going automatically like the laundry while all that is going on.

Why put off until tomorrow, what you can avoid doing altogether?

I've found that sometimes procrastinating made my days better. For instance, movies were always way more enjoyable during finals week back in college. Not saying I never regretted putting something off, but sometimes it worked out really well.

“Eat the frog” — do the most difficult task first, everything after that will be easier and generally faster

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A couple months ago I cooked breakfast for myself. Then brushed my teeth. Then cleaned my room. Then worked out. Then went for a short run. Then took a shower. Then I ate lunch. Then I did about 4 hours of school work.

Then I didn't know what to do with myself, because usually, procrastinating the above is my entire life.

That’s called progress!✨

Hard tasks first!

K

No

One thing that's helped me with not procrastinating, is changing the mindset from "right now you" to "future you".

When you try to put something off, just think of yourself in the future, when you actually have to deal with it. I guarantee future you will think, "man I wish I would've just done this earlier", when you're forced to deal with the aftermath of your procrastination.

When you procrastinate, yes, you're making yourself happier and more relaxed, but if you think of how you're screwing your future self, it kinda puts things into perspective. The worst part is, a lot of things people procrastinate on aren't even difficult tasks.

I also have a golden rule for myself, where if the task takes less than 5 minutes to complete, I'm not allowed to put it off. There really should be no excuse for why you can't just take 5 minutes to do a chore or something.

I hope this helps even a little bit. A lot of it takes practice and having a different mentality when you're feeling lazy.

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It's too muchhhh

My 401k lost $6,000 last year. I will never be able to retire. That is, if I ever get another job.

uhg

If you just focus on you you should be good

Trust the process

It's a slow journey, but I've read or heard this quote somewhere: "The journey is the destination."

This is the first time I've stuck with something for this long as well. Sure I may slightly deviate from the path I've laid out for myself, but I'll get right back on track.

The mental blocks were definitely hardest to overcome, had it not been for that single thought I might still be lazing around doing nothing.

Word up

💯 2019 me is a lot different than 2023 me. I am much wiser, smarter, funnier, stronger, and more mentally and emotionally stable. 2019 me could’ve never imagined.

At least you're keeping it real

Yes🛐