I always put everything off for later so i end up with my house uncleaned, books unread, meals uncooked, programming not learned etc. Could anyone offer advice on how to stop procrastinating?

  • Deestan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    Some techniques that work for me most of the time (but clearly not right now):

    • Timer A: I am currently procrastinating, and will allow myself to do that for 5 more minutes. Then work.
    • Timer B: I am working but it’s hard to keep going. I push to work now, and in 30 minutes (or after completing subtask X) I am taking a 15 minute break.
    • Distraction starvation: Allow procrastination but take away the habitual distractions. Okay, break from work but no touching phone.
    • Planning session: Okay take a break. Lie down if you want to. Use the break to mentally verbalize and visualize what you are supposed to do next, in what order, how, and why.
    • bionicjoey@lemmy.caEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      How do you hold yourself accountable to timers/time blocks? I always just shrug them off because the timer isn’t the boss of me and keep doing the distracting thing