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Re: Show HN: I made an interactive anti-procrastination video course

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Haven't watched the video. For me the only thing that works. The only hack that works is having a contract with a third party. You don't procrastinate on paying your mortgage right. You do it every month. You don't not show up for work right. Or for meetings right. You don't procrastinate on paying your cellphone bill/internet bill/paying rent etc. Why? Because you have contracts with another party and there are cons…

For some people is not that easy, no mater how high the stakes are.

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#102
post #83

I think you've got the right idea here. Worksheets are key! I have something similar at bizworklife.com, but not focused on procrastination specifically (although it's covered in one of the lessons).

That domain appears to be suspended

Which domain? bizworklife.com? It's up and running. EDIT: Certain countries may have difficulty accessing it, though.

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#103

I feel like I'm one of the worst procrastinators in the world. Today I spent an hour doing some focused, concentrated work with zero problems, but then I had to reply to a "difficult" email that I've been putting off. The instant I opened my mail client I felt overwhelmed and started procrastinating. What would you recommend I do in this situation?

1. Take it gradually. Perhaps first jot down some thoughts in a notes app or on paper. Also, think about your reply in terms of drafts - you don't have to send the 1st draft anywhere. Write the 1st draft down somewhere just to get the main ideas out of your head, and then perhaps do a round or 2 of revision. But the 1st draft is just for you, to clarify your thoughts.

2. Take a walk to figure out what you want to say. 20 min walk in nature (or a park) boosts concentration, and helps you figure out what you want to say. A walk before a difficult task clarifies your thinking, so that when you sit down, you know what to do or say.

Hope that helps.

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#105

I think procrastination, and mental laziness in general, is an offshoot of Depression: The lack of motivation, that “Why bother?” wall..

Or maybe some people are content with just existing, eating, hanging out with friends and family. It's not lazy to not want to push yourself mentally.

Procrastination is generally understood to be “not doing something you know you should be doing”, i.e. putting something off for later, not “not wanting to push yourself”.

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#106
I’m surprised that nobody has mentioned possibly seeking help from a doctor. Prevalence of ADHD in the adult population is estimated to be much higher than the rate at which it is diagnosed.

If you have the inattentive subtype of ADHD, medication is 90% effective at alleviating symptoms such as procrastination.

Many people here have commented about doing a “dopamine detox,” but what if your brain isn’t producing enough dopamine on its own? A detox is unlikely to help.

Re: Show HN: I made an interactive anti-procrastination video course

#107
post #20

Cool project with a clean layout and neat little illustrations. If you were taking suggestions: * First video should be somewhat interesting and relevant to the topic, I felt that for a video named "Introduction" it was mostly promotions for other products/the "premium" versions/etc. * Having three animating progress bars on desktop for each step is a little distracting. There's one in the video embed, one green prog…

Thank you! Your feedback is much appreciated.

The introduction is about the course, the Internal Triggers 1 lesson is meant as a preview of the course. I'll work on the first mile experience (term from Scott Belsky) more.

Re: Show HN: I made an interactive anti-procrastination video course

#108
These [resources](https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-You...) on West Australian health website might help people struggling with procrastination. They have detailed modules, exercises and workbooks which helped me a lot during a paralysing procrastiantion period. It might also help OP with their course.

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post #106

I’m surprised that nobody has mentioned possibly seeking help from a doctor. Prevalence of ADHD in the adult population is estimated to be much higher than the rate at which it is diagnosed. If you have the inattentive subtype of ADHD, medication is 90% effective at alleviating symptoms such as procrastination. Many people here have commented about doing a “dopamine detox,” but what if your brain isn’t producing enou…

There's definitely a link between ADHD and procrastination. However, our project is more focused on the behavioral side of the issue, not the pharmacological side.

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post #106

I’m surprised that nobody has mentioned possibly seeking help from a doctor. Prevalence of ADHD in the adult population is estimated to be much higher than the rate at which it is diagnosed. If you have the inattentive subtype of ADHD, medication is 90% effective at alleviating symptoms such as procrastination. Many people here have commented about doing a “dopamine detox,” but what if your brain isn’t producing enou…

Got tested a few years back and was told I don't have it, although I check pretty much every box on the inattentive type. I need to be better about attempting other ways to address the issues, but it feels like I can never catch up to give myself enough time to make a real game plan, and when I do try things (like Pomodoro) they fall apart within hours.
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