Thought for the Day Sometimes when we lack motivation or procrastinate, there’s a ...

[Paul Whybrow]

Sometimes when we lack motivation or procrastinate, there’s a reason. Often, it’s because there is some fear or reluctance to do something; maybe we think we won’t be able to manage or cope with it. Ask yourself exactly what you’re worried about. You can sometimes then see the fears are not real or at least not as large as you might believe. It may just be that you’re focusing on these feelings of not wanting to start, but turn it around and ask yourself how you’ll feel, or the repercussions, if you don’t begin that task. Often those feelings will be more scary or worrying. This helps me to start – because it’s the least worst option!

Dr Radha Modgil

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Sooooo this doctor says frighten yourself into doing what you’re putting off? Um, yeah, thanks but no thanks.

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

She is, of course, talking about writing. I procrastinate about housework because it's boring. (Though I do have the odd Mrs Haversham corner because I'm afraid of spiders.)

 

[mickleinapickle]

Sometimes it's because I just can't be arsed.

 

[Pamela Jo]

All the talk these days is about dopamine. Therapy eis some truth in the trope that those with some sort of ADD issue will procrastinate in order to create the adrenaline from panic in order to get the brain power to study for the test, write the paper etc... I know I've done that.