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> to beat procrastination, a simple trick is to imagine starting the task as opposed to finishing it You could also just start the task, basically accomplishin
by Hoasi 10y ago
> to beat procrastination, a simple trick is to imagine starting the task as opposed to finishing it
You could also just start the task, basically accomplishing the same thing. Skip the imagining part if it is a distraction.
- a_small_island 10y agoAkin to telling a depressed person to "stop being depressed."
- Hoasi 10y agoNot quite. Granted, the act of starting to work on a task requires some effort. But assuming a procrastinator's task is within reach, it is in the realm his or her capabilities. The point is that if starting is the hardest part, you might as well start right away since you'll have to anyway. The earlier you start the less you'll suffer later. Starting right away could save yourself from having regrets. Like rushing a job, missing a deadline, doing a poorer job etc. Whereas you might not be able to control depression on your own with a single action or decision.