Procrastination IS NOT Laziness...

[Lifehack.org]( Deal with Your Negative Emotions Instead of laziness, your negative emotions are often causing you to procrastinate. Identify the triggers and replace them with other positive habbits. [Share Today's Tip With a Friend]( Hi there, Did you know that contrary to popular belief, procrastination is not the result of laziness. Instead, it is often driven by negative emotions like fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. These emotions can be so strong that we avoid important tasks altogether, even when we know that doing so will only make things worse. Imagine this…. You've been assigned a large project at work. You know you need to get started right away, but you're overwhelmed and unsure how to do so. Instead of acting, you check your emails, browse social media, or do other unimportant tasks to divert your attention away from the project. As the deadline approaches, you become more anxious and stressed, making it even more difficult to begin the project. Or let’s say you've been putting off having a difficult conversation with a friend or family member. You might be worried about how the conversation will go or about hurting the other person's feelings. As a result, you avoid the conversation entirely, despite knowing how important it is to address the issue. In both of these examples, negative emotions are driving procrastination. We avoid the task at hand because it evokes unpleasant emotions that we are unsure how to manage. This avoidance, on the other hand, intensifies our negative emotions and prevents us from progressing towards our goals. That is why it is crucial to understand how to manage our emotions and overcome procrastination. By identifying our triggers and developing strategies to manage them, we can break the cycle of procrastination and start making meaningful progress towards our goals. For example, if you are easily overwhelmed by large, complex tasks, you could break them down into smaller, more manageable chunks. By focusing on completing one small piece at a time, you can feel more in control and less overwhelmed. If you are afraid of failing, you can remind yourself that failure is a natural part of the learning process. Instead of striving for perfection, focus on the process of completing the task and allow yourself to make and learn from mistakes. So now, think about the thing that you’re always putting off on, and…. - Figure out your triggers and the negative thought patterns - Replace them with positive, productive habits. Let me know what you think about this tip! Cheers, Leon Founder & CEO@LifeHack I understand that overcoming procrastination is a challenging process and that it will succeed only with more support and guidance. This is where the Time To Act Workshop can help. Our Workshop is designed to help you understand the root causes of procrastination and develop effective strategies for dealing with it. We'll help you figure out your triggers and negative thought patterns in order to replace them with positive, productive habits. Join us for the Time To Act Workshop and start taking action towards your goals! [Join the Workshop]( [Share This Email With a Friend]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Pinterest]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945,, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom