HBR IdeaCast 3 Strategies for Dealing with Procrastination
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May 3, 2022 Alice Boyes, a former clinical psychologist and author of Stress-Free Productivity, dives into the intriguing world of procrastination. She reveals that it's not just about discipline but also understanding the emotional and psychological aspects behind it. Boyes discusses how emotions can be leveraged as tools for motivation. She emphasizes the need for self-compassion and embracing the discomfort that procrastination can bring, especially in the workplace. Her insights offer fresh strategies for transforming procrastination into a pathway for personal growth.
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Systems for Novel Tasks
- Create a system for approaching novel or infrequent tasks.
- This helps overcome the tendency to put off unfamiliar or intimidating activities.
Reverse Engineering Systems
- Reverse engineer your system by analyzing how you successfully completed past novel tasks.
- This personalized approach leverages your strengths and addresses your specific anxieties.
Using Emotions as Fuel
- Use emotions as fuel for goals instead of trying to suppress them.
- Healthy individuals channel negative emotions to propel themselves toward their objectives.
