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Procrastination is inversely correlated with motivation and is usually a sign of disinterest or misunderstanding of a task or project. Usually this problem can

by rooshdi 17y ago

Procrastination is inversely correlated with motivation and is usually a sign of disinterest or misunderstanding of a task or project. Usually this problem can be diminished through setting realistic goals that one feels passionate about achieving. I believe an aura of constant mystery within a project is a key motivating factor for most individuals due to the intriguing unknowns and self discoveries that one constantly encounters throughout the process of development.

chipsy 17y ago
No, procrastination and slow pacing can be a sign that your creative batteries are recharging; it is a cycle. You abruptly plunge into intensive focus on a problem, rest, and repeat. On a long project you just take many, many cycles to finish, and the key to success is simply to be able to fight through the melancholy that occurs at the bottom of each wave, getting enough done to get back on the upward trajectory again. If your motivations are intact this won't be a problem, though you may have feelings of self-loathing since this sloth is in conflict with the Puritan-style work ethic.
- messel 17y ago
  I agree with boss possibilities (you could be on a project that dead ends after a time). I definitely believe in the cyclic nature of our passion driven energy, that's why I wrote the post. Wait till your ready (of course keep working as long as you're interested), but don't expect to produce a masterpiece every time you sit down.
- rooshdi 17y ago
  Well there seems to be many interpretations of what procrastination actually is, but who is to say the "recharging of batteries" is procrastination and not the actual process of one continuing the organization/development of their tasks through the brain unconsciously. The type of "brain-charging" procrastination you are implying is different in the sense that the individual is usually motivated to accomplish a certain task or goal and is just taking a break to regain his "senses", while the type of procrastination I was referring to was a consistent lack of desire to work on certain tasks. Both types of procrastination may be similar in the minds of some, but provide very drastic consequences when compared side-by-side objectively.
  - messel 17y ago
    "recharging of batteries" is a great example of the type of procrastination I was writing about.
    - rooshdi 17y ago
      Yes, besides procrastination, the "recharging of batteries" can be applied to the term "rest", which is required by all human beings to a certain degree in order to function normally and become productive members of society.
ddemchuk 17y ago
Procrastination can also be an outward symptom of other problems, such as anxiety, depression, or excessive stress. Also, those with attention problems tend to do everything but focus on their tasks at hand, often without any means of controlling themselves.

by rooshdi 17y ago

chipsy 17y ago

No, procrastination and slow pacing can be a sign that your creative batteries are recharging; it is a cycle. You abruptly plunge into intensive focus on a problem, rest, and repeat. On a long project you just take many, many cycles to finish, and the key to success is simply to be able to fight through the melancholy that occurs at the bottom of each wave, getting enough done to get back on the upward trajectory again. If your motivations are intact this won't be a problem, though you may have feelings of self-loathing since this sloth is in conflict with the Puritan-style work ethic.

messel 17y ago
I agree with boss possibilities (you could be on a project that dead ends after a time). I definitely believe in the cyclic nature of our passion driven energy, that's why I wrote the post. Wait till your ready (of course keep working as long as you're interested), but don't expect to produce a masterpiece every time you sit down.
rooshdi 17y ago
Well there seems to be many interpretations of what procrastination actually is, but who is to say the "recharging of batteries" is procrastination and not the actual process of one continuing the organization/development of their tasks through the brain unconsciously. The type of "brain-charging" procrastination you are implying is different in the sense that the individual is usually motivated to accomplish a certain task or goal and is just taking a break to regain his "senses", while the type of procrastination I was referring to was a consistent lack of desire to work on certain tasks. Both types of procrastination may be similar in the minds of some, but provide very drastic consequences when compared side-by-side objectively.
- messel 17y ago
  "recharging of batteries" is a great example of the type of procrastination I was writing about.
  - rooshdi 17y ago
    Yes, besides procrastination, the "recharging of batteries" can be applied to the term "rest", which is required by all human beings to a certain degree in order to function normally and become productive members of society.

ddemchuk 17y ago

Procrastination can also be an outward symptom of other problems, such as anxiety, depression, or excessive stress. Also, those with attention problems tend to do everything but focus on their tasks at hand, often without any means of controlling themselves.