[Psychology] On Procrastination

6 Ways to Combat Procrastination for Adults With ADHD

Procrastination

• Psychological purpose of short-term mood repair
• Brain's emotional response to a distressing issue protecting us against fear of failure, judgment by others and self-condemnation
• People who procrastinate have higher levels of stress and lower well-being
• Unconsious way the mind tries to take away one's anxiety.
• A paradox because the avoidance of pressure actualy amplifies the pressure

Potential Procrastiation Cures

• Break things down
• Commit to short time chunks
• Amp up self-compassion
  - There is a direct link between self-compassion and success.
  • Being kinder to yoursef instead helps you bounce back quicker.
  • Studies show that forgiving yourself for previous delays neutralizes procrastination -> boosts motivation.
• Curb your perfectionism (Start with imperfect first draft)
• Chill your faultfinder
  - When you hear a voice within say, "You must, you should or be something".
  Talk to it with compassion and remind it that you will be the one to choose.
• Avoid labeling yourself a procrastinator
  - Think of your procrastinator as a part of you, not as you.
• Reward yourself
• Set priorities
• Set lifelines instead of deadlines
  - Have time to breathe, eat a snack, rest in between tasks.
• Consider long-term benefits
  - When you procrastinate you focus on the immediate relief instead of gains completing the future product.
  • Concentrate on the gains of the final outcome and less on the short term relief.

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202009/why-procrastination-is-friend-without-benefits