6 Psychology Lessons About Procrastination
That Everyone Should Know.
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That Everyone Should Know.
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1. Fear of Failure:
This is one of the most common reasons for never getting started, we decide that we are going to fail even before we have begun. I will let you in on a little secret, you will likely fail, that is how you learn, then you will try again and eventually ... π
This is one of the most common reasons for never getting started, we decide that we are going to fail even before we have begun. I will let you in on a little secret, you will likely fail, that is how you learn, then you will try again and eventually ... π
you will succeed; so welcome the lesson, it is here to take you forward, not hold you back, but first you need to reframe your relationship towards failure. π
2. The Perfect Time:
Another major cause for never getting started, is always thinking we need to learn one more thing before we are βqualifiedβ to enter the arena to begin. There is no such thing as being fully ready, growing is about learning on the job ... π
Another major cause for never getting started, is always thinking we need to learn one more thing before we are βqualifiedβ to enter the arena to begin. There is no such thing as being fully ready, growing is about learning on the job ... π
and adjusting along the way. Embrace the journey & welcome the challenge, it is here to make you grow, keep you stimulated & satisfied with the work you are doing. With challenge comes reward & pride in what you do. π
3. Perfectionism
Sometimes the best laid intentions are the very things that are holding you back. There is nothing wrong with wanting the best, but leave that for the later. You will have enough barriers to entry just getting off the ground, and whatever ... π
Sometimes the best laid intentions are the very things that are holding you back. There is nothing wrong with wanting the best, but leave that for the later. You will have enough barriers to entry just getting off the ground, and whatever ... π
it is you choose to do, chances are you are going to have to revise it, so save yourself a lot of heartache and start with a βjust good enoughβ mindset. Treat it as ... π
an evolving framework which you will refine over time, take a leaf out of the book of evolution, it has worked incredibly well for life, why would it not work just as well for you? Small consistent changes lead to big resultsπ
4. Keep it Simple
We are masters at over complicating all aspects of our lives, starting something new is no different. Worry, fear, anxiety, lack of confidence, money issues all start surfacing and giving us reasons why it wonβt work. Being afraid of change is natural, ... π
We are masters at over complicating all aspects of our lives, starting something new is no different. Worry, fear, anxiety, lack of confidence, money issues all start surfacing and giving us reasons why it wonβt work. Being afraid of change is natural, ... π
donβt let it own you & donβt bite off more than you can chew. Break it down into small pieces & conquer them one at a time, it will be easier to solve, ... π
give you a sense of achievement and will help you build momentum. Before you know it, you will be running & nobody will be able to slow you down even if they wanted to.
5. Internal Dialogue
You will constantly be challenged by your own inner dialogue, your cultural and social upbringing, parents teachings, insecurities and even rational logic will give you reasons for why ... π
You will constantly be challenged by your own inner dialogue, your cultural and social upbringing, parents teachings, insecurities and even rational logic will give you reasons for why ... π
you wonβt succeed. This is your monkey mind trying to protect you because it is allergic to change, it canβt help you because neither of you have taken the journey, do it anyway, you are not a monkey. π
6. Just Get Started
This is the simplest & most powerful of them all, it is exceedingly obvious yet most of us never land up following through. Why? Because of the above mentioned points. So, donβt think, just do. It is in βthe doingβ that you will be able to quieten all ...π
This is the simplest & most powerful of them all, it is exceedingly obvious yet most of us never land up following through. Why? Because of the above mentioned points. So, donβt think, just do. It is in βthe doingβ that you will be able to quieten all ...π
the voices & all the reasons which are holding you back from starting. Donβt defer, delay or even think about planning about when you think you will start, just start, as in right now! End the vicious cycle of deferring your dreams, your future-self will thank you for it. π
Summary Round Up
1. Fear is natural & mistakes make you grow
2. There is no perfect time to start
3. Good enough will do, be perfect later
4. Keep it simple, break it down.
5. Your monkey mind lives in fear, do it anyway
6. Just start, before the excuses begin
1. Fear is natural & mistakes make you grow
2. There is no perfect time to start
3. Good enough will do, be perfect later
4. Keep it simple, break it down.
5. Your monkey mind lives in fear, do it anyway
6. Just start, before the excuses begin
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