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Default Jun 06, 2016 at 09:47 PM
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i need personal permission to not do something i should.
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Default Jun 06, 2016 at 11:23 PM
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Default Jun 12, 2016 at 10:08 PM
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I'm still struggling with this one.
--Break a big chore or project up into smaller tasks.
--Give myself actual deadlines.

Sometimes these don't work, especially when my anxiety about whatever I'm procrastinating is high. In those cases I procrastinate because acting on the item does not relieve my anxiety. IE, if I am worried about a project I am in charge of, working on deadlines related to preparing for said project do nothing to relieve the anxiety. In point of fact, in those cases, while working on the project, I feel the same level of anxiety as I might if the whole thing went bollocks up on me.
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Default Jun 23, 2016 at 07:44 AM
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I'll make a list of three things that are my to do its for the day. And I focus on those.
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Default Apr 07, 2018 at 07:19 PM
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Dear Yoda,
What is the name of that community for hoarders and cluttering. It sounds interesting. I'm curious to inquire about this group.
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Default Apr 08, 2018 at 05:35 PM
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Procrastination is a real problem for me, being at it's worst over the winter. Summer is a bit easier. I tried leaving post-it notes all over my home reminding me of the things I have to do this year. I do feel it helped. In addition I make a to-do list every night for the following day. It's my goal to do two things off the list. I will also say I worked really hard on coping with anxiety this past winter and my problem with procrastination seemed to improve as a result. Oh to be sure I still lazed around but eventually I couldn't play avoidance any longer and actually got things done.
I also make a to-do list, and my goal is to accomplish at least two of them each day. It gets me going in the morning because I like to get things done so I’ll have the afternoon free.
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Default Apr 14, 2018 at 02:04 AM
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If you look up the word 'procrastination' in any dictionary, you will find my name next to it.
That's just how much I procrastinate. If there's an exam I start studying for it properly just the day before. And then I stress and stress and reach breaking point. Not the best feeling.

* I ask someone to check in on me, (usually my mum). That itself is a sort of motivation.
* I try to minimize distractions like my phone or computer and limit calls.
* I do the most unpleasant tasks quickly so I can finish it off and get it out of the way, and then move on to lighter things that I enjoy doing.
* I've got a weird sort of quirk where I really get motivated to finish something before the microwave oven gives off the alarm. And its been proven that doing tasks in quick bursts, like say 15 minutes at a stretch and then a break. My cuckoo clock rings at every 15 minutes, so that definitely helps.
* Also, I motivate myself with chocolate or other sort of rewards.
* I've tried keeping timetables and schedules, but it hasn't worked out much for me. I do, however, make to-do lists and tick off the things I've done. Just seeing those ticked off tasks gives me as sense of relief, like I've done something right.

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Default Apr 16, 2018 at 04:38 AM
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Just get on with it...that's the title of a book, describing it's easy gentle, compassionate kick up the bum.
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Default Jun 02, 2018 at 08:26 AM
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The main issues I have had with my illness( bipolar depression , add) is that of Motivation and procrastination.
What techniques and medication do you guys use to mind motivation to work/Study?
I've learned that my mood is very fragile, very temporary like the breeze on my face. I can ignore it because it has no value. example-I have to mow the yard today. How will I go about it to make the least work out of it?-do the front first and even the back tomorrow? Running in circles with reasoning. I find once I start something all that planning goes away and I do the whole thing. So I've learned to ignore this planning thinking. If I just get up and walk around the room my mood will begin to change. You don't have to undertake any tedious task. Then I find if I'm busy doing something I feel better-and it doesn't even have to be anything worthwhile. I've been through 40 years of serious depression but now at most there's just a lingering lethargy or habit of approaching goals. I feel great most of the time and have a lot of energy.
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Default Jul 22, 2018 at 07:49 PM
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This is the perfect thread for me. I not only procrastinate, but I AM procrastination. I AM lethargy. right down to my DNA. I am so lethargic that I haven't worked in 5 years and have been living on unemployment, my savings, my 401K, income tax refunds, selling my personal stuff (though I have only been able to do that once due to the lethargy). I have lost my health insurance, house insurance, my a/c system does not work, the house needs a new roof, an the car needs new tires. You name it, I've lost it. and I still can't motivate myself to try to work. On top of my C-PTSD, I was bullied at my job, badly bullied, for 9 years by about 25 people, including my supervisors. It's been 5 year and I am still having night terrors about those people! I've had lots of therapy, but still the terror overwhelms me. I have depression going on, too, of course. I wake up in the morning and look around at my bedroom and don't see anything worth getting out of bed for. Thanks for listening.
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Default Aug 02, 2018 at 08:16 AM
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Shakespeare said- In delay there is no plenty. And it's interesting how many faces procrastination has. For example you may have a list of bigger things or goals. You find yourself working on a lesser interest because the big goal at the moment seems too hard and far away-and as you work on this lesser thing you feel you are being productive but in reality you are avoiding your main interest/procrastinating. You gotta prioritize. Realize the big goal even though it seems far away is what you really want the most.

A person can hide from their true goal by everyday doing little things until one day you come to the end of a life of mediocrity.
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Default Aug 02, 2018 at 09:53 AM
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i just wait a while; usually the urge to 'do something' will go away~

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Default Aug 03, 2018 at 09:50 AM
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So I started working out in the past few days. And I have found that I have been feeling more motivated. Atleast today I do. Also feeling better generally.

Give it a try and see how you guys feel. I do feel exercise is the best solution for all of us. Just gotta find the motivation to start
—-I agree w this totally. My aunt died so I started going to water aerobics 6 days a wk. fabulous. Clears out those cobwebs. Endorphins, good circulation, good health. Then I eat a huge salad to get my wt down from real estate school when I abandoned healthy things and paid for it. A sign r.est. May not suit me.
And I need a routine to do well.I make a prioritized list. Choose one or two for the day. Talk to friends to get ideas. Stick to loving people. Hugs!
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Default Aug 03, 2018 at 07:11 PM
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I make a list of tasks that need to be done. The ones I would likely procrastinate on (usually tasks I don't like) I do first and get it over with. If there are a few I might do one a day first thing in the morning.

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