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How I Won My 10 Year Battle With Procrastination

Insight Axis • 1955 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Procrastination Principles Curiosity Mindfulness Meditation
  1. Procrastination often stems from the conflict between a part of you that wants to do a task and a part that's holding you back.
  2. Direction is more important than speed - focus on progress over perfection to combat procrastination.
  3. Cultivate curiosity to overcome procrastination by being open to discomfort, using techniques like doing tasks slowly and practicing mindfulness.

Compare and despair!

Austin Kleon • 3297 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Art Literature Creativity Social media Procrastination
  1. Comparing yourself to other artists can lead to feelings of inadequacy. It's easy to feel like you should do what they do instead of focusing on your own path.
  2. Reading about how others work can distract you from your own projects. Instead of creating, you might end up shopping for supplies or changing your methods unnecessarily.
  3. Your mindset influences how much you compare yourself to others. When you're feeling vulnerable or unsure, it can be tempting to try what others do, even if it doesn't fit your style.
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Some Notes on Notes

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 522 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
📚 Literature Writing Artists Creativity Procrastination Discipline
  1. Writers often procrastinate due to fear of difficult subjects, exposure, rejection or mistakes.
  2. Social media has become a common distraction for writers, but its impact on creativity seems to be diminishing.
  3. Discipline plays a key role in creativity, and writers can start creating with just a pen and paper, bypassing the need for a perfect setup.

Finding the right attention span : A constant battle

Uneasy’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 03 May 24
🕹 Technology Social media Procrastination Productivity Mental health
  1. It's tough to focus in today's world filled with distractions. We often choose short-term pleasures over long-term goals.
  2. Setting up routines and limiting phone use can really help improve focus and productivity. Trying to get things done without your phone can be a game changer.
  3. Boredom isn't bad; it's actually important for growth. Embracing boredom can lead to greater achievements down the line.

GRANTED: The real reason you procrastinate

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 10 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Procrastination Emotions Productivity Burnout Self-compassion
  1. Procrastination is often driven by the desire to avoid negative emotions like anxiety and boredom, not laziness.
  2. Showing compassion towards yourself can help reduce procrastination by acknowledging that it's a common human experience.
  3. Effective strategies to combat procrastination include creating a 'to-don't' list, scheduling tasks like meetings, and facing tasks you fear but are worth pursuing.

Pro Git course

Andrew's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Content creation Procrastination Skill Building
  1. The creator experimented with creating a new video course called Pro Git to enhance Git skills at work, a helpful tool for professional development.
  2. The creator faced challenges like intimidation and procrastination but overcame them by focusing on making a little progress each day, highlighting the importance of consistency.
  3. Despite initial obstacles, the creator found joy in the process of creating content, and expressed eagerness to continue building this skill based on feedback.