Push through procrastination

Procrastination

What is that about?

Deactivated/unmotivated or anxious/afraid?

How to get out of it?

Do something painful

Do something hard, quick discomfort

Force through friction

Engage

Just a little push

Cold water

Thanks to Andrew Huberman for inspiring talk on procrastination

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This piece explores procrastination through the lens of psychology, particularly focusing on the role of discomfort and motivation in breaking out of inertia. Drawing inspiration from Andrew Huberman, it suggests practical strategies such as doing something hard or engaging in brief discomfort to force movement. The artwork reflects the theme, with abstract representations of overcoming internal friction.

This post uses a minimalistic yet striking set of images to visually represent the struggle and eventual breakthrough. The artwork also captures a sense of momentum, as the linework itself feels like it's pushing forward, mirroring the process of overcoming procrastination.

Contemplation:

Procrastination is one of those universal experiences that we all struggle with at some point. Its roots can vary widely, from anxiety-driven avoidance to lethargy or low energy. Often, there’s a mental block or friction that keeps us from moving forward. Andrew Huberman’s approach is compelling in that it emphasizes small but intentional discomfort as a way to kickstart momentum. This idea ties into the psychology of dopamine regulation—essentially using discomfort to trigger a response and generate motivation afterward. This "dopamine reset" gets us moving by triggering small bursts of satisfaction after completing hard tasks.

Looking at this from another angle, we could also consider the role of decision fatigue in procrastination. People sometimes put off tasks because they feel overwhelmed by choices or potential outcomes. The friction to start is actually a form of mental overload. One way to tackle this could be narrowing down options or breaking down tasks into smaller steps, thus reducing the mental cost of starting.

In a broader sense, overcoming procrastination can also be seen as a battle with self-regulation. The ability to delay gratification and act in service of long-term goals, even when it feels uncomfortable, is a key element of self-discipline. This post highlights not only a simple fix for getting started but also the deeper psychological layers of why we procrastinate in the first place.

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Categories:

Category: Psychology – The post explores the psychological roots of procrastination, highlighting motivation, anxiety, and emotional barriers, along with methods to combat it.

Category: Feelings (Human Emotions) – The discussion touches on emotional factors behind procrastination, such as fear, avoidance, and deactivation, and how they can be overcome with deliberate action.

Category: Life (Life Observations) – Reflects on the common experience of procrastination and offers practical observations on how to manage it in daily life.

Category: Inspiration (Book/Movie/Lecture Reviews) – A reference to Andrew Huberman's talk on procrastination, adding an external perspective to the conversation.

Primary Category:

• Category: Psychology – The central focus is the psychological mechanisms behind procrastination and strategies like discomfort tolerance to break through that inertia, based on scientific insights from Andrew Huberman.