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Kasandra's SillySmartAtom Substack · Oct 27, 2024

7 Tips to Slay the Procrastination Monster

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A simple post. Like and comment if it’s useful! XO

Picture credits: The Pomodoro Technique: You Can Tackle Any Task 25 Minutes at a Time | HowStuffWorks

https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/pomodoro-technique.htm

I find it helps if I do simple tasks like making a cup of tea or just rearranging a small area of my desk helps me to get back to work quickly, instead of being distracted from the task by doing a more time-consuming task elsewhere.

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If I want to be perfect, I find it does prevent me from getting started. I read in at least two places, that in order to get started, I can reduce my expectations of the outcome of the task and just finish it.

As my skills are honed, I can make it better after a few tries.

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Start with a small chunk of the task. Eg. To rebuild a patio. You can just make a list of things to buy. On writing a post- you can take notes on an app on the go and consolidate them when you have time during a set time of the week.

Through apps, spouses, etc.

Preferably with a common goal

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Somewhere where it will irk you or a family member will comment if you don’t complete it. ><

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Here are some of my past posts for new readers!

Past posts:

https://sillysmartatom.substack.com/p/book-review-paulo-coelhos-eleven

https://sillysmartatom.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-land-space-and-democracy

https://sillysmartatom.substack.com/p/podcasts-that-nourish-me-recommendations

https://sillysmartatom.substack.com/p/book-review-of-a-tiger-mums-manual

https://sillysmartatom.substack.com/p/how-do-shopping-malls-affect-democracy

https://sillysmartatom.substack.com/p/doodles-while-travelling

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thank you stitch

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