How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by nwignall » Wed, Sep 05, 2018, 11:56 AM UTC

How to Procrastinate Productively
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Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by oyebenny » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 12:48 AM UTC

So basically, it's okay to procrastinate as long as what you're procrastinating with is a good habit.

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by bittercynic » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 1:36 AM UTC

oyebenny wrote: post #2

So basically, it's okay to procrastinate as long as what you're procrastinating with is a good habit.

I'd flip that around a little: Procrastination is inevitable, so accept that you'll do it, and avoid the worst forms of it.

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by Sir_Cmpwn » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 1:57 AM UTC

The trick is to never stop procrastinating. I'll get to that code after I read a few articles... 1.5 articles in and I'm getting bored again, I'll finish these after I write a little code... repeat.

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by thunder_clap » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 2:00 AM UTC

I am lucky that I find enjoyment procrastinating with interests that synergise with my work. However I often get into a feeling of being unable to relax and worrying that if I stray I am wasting time. Even if I am enjoying it.

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by jarnagin » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 2:08 AM UTC

The moment I start worrying about procrastinating productively, I’ll start procrastinating procrastinating, and then there will be two levels to traverse back to productivity, rather than one.

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by adriansky » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 2:24 AM UTC

Pomodoro technique helps here: 25 min. focused work/flow. Then, 5 min. break. After 4 Pomodoros, take a longer break I noticed I also stress less and standing up during break energize me

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by siruncledrew » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 2:29 AM UTC

I’m not a morning person so I have a hard time envisioning myself getting to work before 7am to procrastinate for a total of 1.5hrs. Does this guy leave work earlier in the day? I would probably become less productive at work if I was there 7am-5pm and leisurely took my time. I like to have time at home to relax and think (procrastinate) too.

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by tootahe45 » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 3:02 AM UTC

Do stuff that for the most part, you don't find boring enough to procrastinate.

Re: How to Procrastinate Productively

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Post by vanzorn » Thu, Sep 06, 2018, 3:09 AM UTC

Hacker News No Procrastination Settings: maxvisit 30, minaway 30. Eventually I'll wean myself down to 15/45.

But in all seriousness, Pomodoros are great when I'm unsure / keyed up about a new project and prone to wander off "researching."

IME, eventually the Pomodoros inevitably give way to extended sessions with flow.