Notyourmanager
Notyourmanager
Student

Ok now, good tips on how to stop procrastination and actually get stuff done?

16mo ago
jake_peralta_B99
jake_peralta_B99
Freelancer16mo

There's no 1 answer to it. It cannot be solved in an instant. I attend therapy to deal with issues in my life. I find Procrastination a single most disastrous thing in my life.
When discussed, I was told that focus on self Discipline. Here are things i was told -

  1. Try to make a timetable which has all the indulgences you do(netflix etc) and also the work you wanna do, experiment with time tables to understand what works.
  2. Try to get to root of the problem when you procrastinate. Find out why you are doing it. I do it knowingly as in, I am consciously aware of it. I am now in pursuit of finding why I do it when I do it and sticking to a plan I make.
  3. I have made a note of how harmful Procrastination has been in my life, how it has affected so many aspects of my life
  4. Procrastination is a way of dealing with your emotions so that you get the immediate dopamine hit instead of a reward far later in your life. So, I am told that it's like having a relationship with yourself. You reason with yourself and understand why you are procrastinating, what emotions are you feeling that is making you procrastinate and how do you solve for it! Remember, being hard on yourself is just gonna make matters worse! Always do truth seeking for these things, be kind to yourself. Little by little you should be able to navigate.

Unfortunately without knowing what kind of Procrastination you have, it's not advisable to take up my points. I suggest consult with a therapist and talk it out and solve for it!

BiryaniEnthu
BiryaniEnthu
Stealth16mo

Wonderfully written.

Though I seem not able to get going. There's an internal restrain, which has no possible reason. Social media says its ADHD but can't confirm as it's not professionally diagnosed.
I had seen a psychologist once after Class 12 and she prescribed 8 sessions. It's been 12 years from then (without the sessions, she charged 1500 per hour)

So yea, here I am grappling with mental health without any names to it

jake_peralta_B99
jake_peralta_B99
Freelancer16mo

Hey, Try this points out. Like I said, there's no direct way, it's a long way to go my friend and a painful one too! It's not easy to do the difficult boring things everyday to reap benefits a year later maybe. Also, why not try talking to a therapist now. Explain what you are going through, navigate through your difficulties. I understand you did it in 12th, but you are far more mature now than before, you would have better perspectives of your Procrastination nuances.
Also, Just to let you know, you do have to do the maximum work, they can only help you realise why you do it and possible ways to understand it better. What works for you is what you try and see! Best of luck, don't worry too much. Trust me, I am in a terrible situation as well, but like Naruto, I ain't gonna lose my belief in myself. All I suggest is you don't do the same

LikelyRiser9
LikelyRiser9
Microsoft16mo

These 2 books have helped me immensely, even if you are not reading the entire book you can check out the YouTube summaries and try to apply few things out of it.

Getting things done by David Allen Eat that frog by Brian Tracy

DestroyTheCloud
DestroyTheCloud
Stealth16mo

If you’re into reading, I’d suggest read Atomic habits from James Clear. I like some of the practical tips like habit stacking. It works in my personal experience. Give it a try, taking the first step is important!

HopefulTax
HopefulTax
Stealth16mo

I loved the suggestion, thanks. But problem with me is that I am trying to make a habit of reading books. Do you think even if I am a slow reader and it's likely that I will leave reading the book mid way, I should just take a step forward and start reading it or do I work on myelf first like some prerequisite? (in past I have started many books and left midway)

RandomForest
RandomForest
Razorpay16mo

I have a very good technique to avoid procrastination. I'll let you know tomorrow

ProcrastinatorMaxPro
ProcrastinatorMaxPro
Hidden16mo

As an ADHD diagnosed person, nothing yet worked for me. I always do things when the deadline is near. It's taking a big toll on my mental and physical health. I started the meds, but the current ones are not working, I feel sleepy just after 2 hrs of taking them. I will switch to a different medicine soon though, will see if it works or not.

GV_influenzer
GV_influenzer
Student16mo

🫂🫂

Badbunny
Badbunny
Stealth16mo

Don’t worry my friend. You will be fine soon.

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