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What cognitive psychology insights can help you overcome procrastination?

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Procrastination is a common challenge that many face, especially in the realm of business where self-motivation is key. Cognitive psychology offers insights into why you might delay tasks and how to overcome this habit. By understanding the mental processes behind procrastination, you can employ strategies to combat it and enhance your productivity. Whether it's a daunting project or a daily task, applying these psychological insights can help you take control of your time and actions.

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1 Understand Triggers

Recognizing what triggers your procrastination is the first step towards overcoming it. Cognitive psychology suggests that tasks perceived as unpleasant or overwhelming can activate avoidance behaviors. You might find yourself putting off tasks due to fear of failure or because the task seems too complex. By identifying these triggers, you can begin to address them directly. For example, breaking down a large task into smaller, manageable parts can make it seem less intimidating and help you get started more easily.

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Write down any daily tasks you least like. By doing this you’re able to see these tasks which need to be completed and write one benefit in getting these tasks done!

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2 Set Clear Goals

Setting clear, achievable goals is crucial in beating procrastination. Cognitive psychology highlights the importance of goal setting in motivation and task completion. When you set specific and measurable goals, you create a roadmap for success that can keep you focused and on track. Instead of saying you'll work on a report "sometime this week," specify that you will dedicate two hours to it on Tuesday morning. This level of specificity can reduce ambiguity and make the task feel more immediate and manageable.

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Setting clear goals for completing these tasks in a specific timeframe. Writing these into your daily routine will allow you to stay accountable for doing them in that timeframe.

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3 Time Management

Effective time management is another cognitive strategy to combat procrastination. By planning your tasks and allocating specific time slots to them, you create a structure that can help reduce the urge to procrastinate. Use tools like calendars or planners to visually organize your time and tasks. This can help you prioritize your workload and provide a clear picture of what needs to be done, which can be particularly motivating when you see tasks being checked off.

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4 Tackle Resistance

Understanding and tackling internal resistance is key to overcoming procrastination. Cognitive psychology teaches that your emotions play a significant role in resistance. Acknowledging feelings of resistance without judgment can help you move past them. Instead of fighting the feeling, try to understand why the task is causing resistance and address those reasons. Sometimes, simply starting the task for a few minutes can reduce the emotional barrier and help you gain momentum.

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5 Reward Progress

Incorporating rewards into your progress can be an effective way to motivate yourself to complete tasks. Cognitive psychology supports the idea that positive reinforcement can strengthen behavior. When you reward yourself for making progress, no matter how small, you're more likely to continue working towards your goals. Choose rewards that are meaningful to you, whether it's a coffee break after an hour of focused work or an evening out after completing a big project.

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Rewarding yourself for completing tasks that you are procrastinating about will allow you to feel a sense of pride and overcome procrastinating about certain tasks again. Rewards can be things of your choice.

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6 Reflect Regularly

Regular reflection on your habits and progress is essential in the fight against procrastination. Cognitive psychology encourages self-reflection as a means to understand your behavior patterns and make necessary adjustments. Take time each week to reflect on what tasks you've been avoiding and why. Consider what strategies worked well for you and what didn't, and use this information to refine your approach to tasks in the future.

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From a business coaching perspective, incorporating regular reflection into your routine can significantly enhance productivity and personal growth. By identifying procrastination triggers and effective strategies, you can tailor your workflow to maximize efficiency. This practice not only helps in overcoming procrastination but also fosters a proactive mindset, crucial for long-term success in any business environment.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Ned Mears

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It’s very important for those trying to improve the quality of, and satisfaction from their work to be mindful of the role environment plays. The people, places and things of work life all impact our mental state and may lead to subconscious changes that affect our physiology. Being empowered by an employer to have some agency over this can be the start of progress towards several of the other points listed in this piece. The ability to remove elements that might trigger distraction, or add elements that aid in achieving calm productive focus, or the freedom to experiment with periodization to find ones ideal time management strategy might be the small change that leads to long term success.

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Kees van Middendorp

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Is what you want to achieve about perfection or excellence? Perfection means that hou have one opportunity to do it right, all other outcomes are just not good enough …. Instead of this you can go for excellence, where you learn by doing. Make a mistake once and see it as a learning opportunity. Correct and do it right tge next time. As you progress you get better and better. This is much more realistic and less procrastinating

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1 Understand Triggers

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1 Understand Triggers

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4 Tackle Resistance

5 Reward Progress

6 Reflect Regularly

7 Here’s what else to consider

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