# I am procrastinating ## Procrastination can be positive. - Go out to plant strawberries, and you end up weeding. type - procrastination by #friction fixing ## Quick tips - [[cheat sheet for tricking and encouraging your brain into more favourable states]] - Do I know [[what am I trying to avoid]] - eliminate and track [[distractions]] - [[feel safe]] and practice [[self-compassion]] - break down the tasks into [[step by step]] and for [[small wins]] - [[motivation]] your self - self talk - reward yourself - short term breaks, set a timer, check marks, - Remember [[keep it simple silly]]. - Procrastination is the body trying to protect you So work first to [[feel safe]]. Related - [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTNMzK9vG4&ab_channel=TED-Ed). ## What does procrastination feel like? I am not sure there is just one answer ## Ramblings Procrastination is a little like loneliness in that it is a story you are telling yourself. You do not need to identify with it. Let any weight you carry about procrastinating go. ## Related - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTNMzK9vG4&ab_channel=TED-Ed - [[trust yourself]]