I think this article is much better at explaining procrastination: http://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastin...
To Stop Procrastinating, Start by Understanding the Emotions Involved
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#52I'm an expert on this subject. I have something vital to contribute to this discussion, but I'll post about it tonight. Or maybe tomorrow. First thing, I promise. After breakfast. Or after coffee.
Re: To Stop Procrastinating, Start by Understanding the Emotions Involved
#53How about a popup that tells you "get the fuck back to work otherwise you'll get fired and end up on yhe street" ?
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#54I created a quick 1-question survey about procrastination and I'd be super happy if you participate.
I can share the results later here if anyone is interested!
Here's the survey: https://generic.typeform.com/to/j3EiUF
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#55I created a quick 1-question survey about procrastination and I'd be super happy if you participate. I can share the results later here if anyone is interested! Here's the survey: https://generic.typeform.com/to/j3EiUF
Would be interested to see how much people would be ready to pay!
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#56Earlier quoted context omitted.
I don't mean to sound flippant, but it seems like AD/HD to me. No real concern for due dates far off in the future: "Look, it's either due now or not now ." Describes me perfectly. :)
Wow, I have said almost exactly this before. "There are only two deadlines: today and not today."
That's a problem though isn't it? (Serial procrastinator here). When you've got non deadline based tasks (clean up your table), and personal goals (release that side project), the mantra of two deadlines really kicks you in the butt. Since there's only an imagined deadline, it's too easy for us to push it aside and say "I'll do it soon... Not now though"
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#57I created a quick 1-question survey about procrastination and I'd be super happy if you participate. I can share the results later here if anyone is interested! Here's the survey: https://generic.typeform.com/to/j3EiUF
Would be interested to see how much people would be ready to pay!
The question would involve finding out a lot more details for the answer I gave. It would have to be proven to be pretty effective.
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#58Earlier quoted context omitted.
Would be interested to see how much people would be ready to pay!
The question would involve finding out a lot more details for the answer I gave. It would have to be proven to be pretty effective.
> It would have to be proven to be pretty effective.
Good point. Just imagine and assume that this cure is the most effective cure available w/a success rate of 100% without knowing further details.
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#59I have few tricks how to stop procrastinating:
1 - work with partner or colleague. That's why pair programming is so efficient
2 - I daily create Eisenhower matrix for all important task for tomorrow and always tried to fill urgent and important task very careful. If there are too many urgent and important, something is wrong with you or your tasks
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#60I am a remote worker and suffer from chronic procrastination. "Understanding emotions" is an oversimplified solution because many are addicted to procrastination. It's like asking an alcoholic to understand the emotions of why he drinks. I have procrastinated as a student and my entire career and have always gotten away with it. I've been rewarded with praise of my great work, higher paying positions, and bonuses. I…
addicted to procrastination. Close. We're addicted to all manner of other things that give us that instant dopamine hit. When you ask somebody what do they do when they procrastinate, they rarely say they do something productive[0]. Instead, it's an activity that's designed to trigger that instant high: browsing the web, playing video games, eating, smoking. My reward system is completely divorced from reality. I get…
I'm trying the whole "surf less, meditate more" thing but I find motivation to meditate quite low on "good" days. When I feel like crap for having procrastinated, sure, give me some of that meditation, but on a day where I feel fine, I easily persuade myself I don't need it.
One thing I've tried to do is do household chores when I feel the procrastination urge. It's still procrastination but at least it's a bit more useful than playing video games.