throwawaydoabackflip t1_j1jgfvq wrote on December 24, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Same problem. Once read a tip about trying to do what you're procrastinating on only for 5 minutes. It's not a lot of time, and you're just starting a little bit. For me it's usually starting with something that I struggle with, but once I do get into it it's a lot easier. So the 5 min rule helps, if you still don't feel motivated after 5 min, do something else. It's a pretty okay method, helps sometimes

duckykazzoo t1_j1n1l9x wrote on December 25, 2022 at 7:24 PM

I think I read about that tactic in “Atomic Habits”. They used to example of going to the gym. Go for 5 minutes regularly. Eventually you’ll do more cuz you’ve developed the habit of doing it. There’s a bunch of other tips on that book too about how you do things. If you develop the habit of going to the gym, on the days you don’t want to, if when you get home, just put on your workout clothes and it’ll be a lot easier to do the less desirable task. Kinda gotta start designing your life to avoid the procrastination habbit