Procrastination explained
Tasks that feel boring, vague or likely to go badly are the ones we delay. Making the first step smaller and clearer is often enough to start.
Starting is the hard part. Once a task is under way, the urge to finish it tends to keep you going.
Try it today
- Shrink the task to a first step that takes five minutes.
- Set a short timer and agree to stop when it rings.
- Remove one obstacle, such as opening the file, the night before.
Frequently asked questions
- What is procrastination?
- Procrastination is putting off a task you intend to do, even though you expect the delay to make things worse. It is usually about avoiding an unpleasant feeling, not about laziness.
- How do I start with procrastination?
- Shrink the task to a first step that takes five minutes. Set a short timer and agree to stop when it rings. Remove one obstacle, such as opening the file, the night before.
- Which tools help with procrastination?
- Tools in our directory that help include Focusmate, Forest, LeechBlock NG, How to Focus, Solved. Each has its own page with pricing, pros and cons.