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I think the guilt itself exacerbates procrastination. Perversely, I only stopped procrastinating once I stopped beating myself up about it.

Now, I tell myself that some problems just need to marinate, or that I have some other need that I'm not addressing. I use procrastination as a signal that something else is wrong. It's been very helpful.




Instead of punishing yourself for not doing something, take a moment to appreciate yourself when you do something.

When I go to the gym, I used get annoyed at myself for not doing enough work. I didn't even go often enough in the first place. Now I say that any day I go is a good gym day, and I feel only good thoughts about going and exercising, and when I am not exercising I occasionally remember that if I do go I'll feel good, and that's motivating.




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