I struggle with this a lot. It's like I have to make appearances for me. Forget pointy haired bosses and managers who like to see you work. Nothing is harder on

I struggle with this a lot. It's like I have to make appearances for me. Forget pointy haired bosses and managers who like to see you work. Nothing is harder on yourself than yourself. You have a very clear insight into just how much you procrastinate and slack off and everything feels like too much. This of course does not lead to more productivity. It leads to a lot of "productivity" where you work late into the night or early into morning, but know a surprising lot about all the latest memes and goings on du jour of the internet. What I found works for me is exercise. Can't convince yourself that you can sit still and stare at the ceiling for an hour? Going for a run has the same effect and it feels productive. Added bonus: you don't look idle to others either. Saying "I wanna read for an hour" is often met with "Ok but can you do the dishes and the laundry while you're not doing anything anyway?". Going for a run or hopping to the gym is met with "Ok." Both from your subconscious and the people around you.