Former Freelancer Attempts to Tame Procrastination Beast
In a bold experiment, a seasoned freelancer attempted to tame the procrastination beast for an entire week. The results were both surprising and eye-opening.
For 33 years, this individual had struggled with procrastination, often succumbing to distractions like social media, YouTube videos, or even video games. They would spend hours scrolling through their feeds, watching cat videos, or playing supermarket simulation games – a habit that was taking a toll on their work and overall well-being.
Determined to break free from this cycle, the freelancer set a challenge for themselves: no procrastination for one entire working week. This meant no social media, no YouTube video essays, no Nintendo Switch game, and even hiding the remote control from family members who might try to tempt them back into their old ways.
The first day was a revelation. With a workout routine in place, the individual tackled their to-do list head-on, feeling an intense sense of accomplishment as they completed task after task. They reported that this "switching" moment was a result of giving their tasks new meaning and purpose.
However, on the second day, things took a turn for the worse. Despite their initial enthusiasm, the freelancer found themselves succumbing to procrastination once again – this time due to boredom. It was only when they reflected on their emotions and connected with their "why" that they were able to regain control.
The third day brought more of the same: emotional turmoil, anxiety, and a deep-seated fear of failure. However, by applying Fuschia Sirois's research-based techniques for overcoming procrastination – such as identifying and ranking emotions, remembering the value of their task, changing internal dialogue, and practicing mindfulness – they were able to make progress.
The fourth day marked a low point, with the freelancer succumbing to procrastination once more. However, this time, they took Sirois's advice to heart, using her Tempo toolkit as a guide. By acknowledging their emotions, re-focusing on their goals, and practicing self-compassion, they were able to push through and complete tasks.
The takeaway from this experiment? Procrastination is not a character flaw but rather an emotional regulation issue. It's essential to acknowledge and address the underlying emotions driving these behaviors, making it harder for them to consume us.
While this individual did experience some benefits – including improved productivity and reduced Instagram usage – they also came to realize that complete elimination of procrastination might be unrealistic. What they discovered, however, was a newfound acceptance of their own limitations and a willingness to work with their brains rather than against them.
In the end, the results were both poignant and enlightening. Procrastination may never truly disappear, but by understanding its causes and cultivating self-awareness, we can begin to tame it – if only for small victories each day.
In a bold experiment, a seasoned freelancer attempted to tame the procrastination beast for an entire week. The results were both surprising and eye-opening.
For 33 years, this individual had struggled with procrastination, often succumbing to distractions like social media, YouTube videos, or even video games. They would spend hours scrolling through their feeds, watching cat videos, or playing supermarket simulation games – a habit that was taking a toll on their work and overall well-being.
Determined to break free from this cycle, the freelancer set a challenge for themselves: no procrastination for one entire working week. This meant no social media, no YouTube video essays, no Nintendo Switch game, and even hiding the remote control from family members who might try to tempt them back into their old ways.
The first day was a revelation. With a workout routine in place, the individual tackled their to-do list head-on, feeling an intense sense of accomplishment as they completed task after task. They reported that this "switching" moment was a result of giving their tasks new meaning and purpose.
However, on the second day, things took a turn for the worse. Despite their initial enthusiasm, the freelancer found themselves succumbing to procrastination once again – this time due to boredom. It was only when they reflected on their emotions and connected with their "why" that they were able to regain control.
The third day brought more of the same: emotional turmoil, anxiety, and a deep-seated fear of failure. However, by applying Fuschia Sirois's research-based techniques for overcoming procrastination – such as identifying and ranking emotions, remembering the value of their task, changing internal dialogue, and practicing mindfulness – they were able to make progress.
The fourth day marked a low point, with the freelancer succumbing to procrastination once more. However, this time, they took Sirois's advice to heart, using her Tempo toolkit as a guide. By acknowledging their emotions, re-focusing on their goals, and practicing self-compassion, they were able to push through and complete tasks.
The takeaway from this experiment? Procrastination is not a character flaw but rather an emotional regulation issue. It's essential to acknowledge and address the underlying emotions driving these behaviors, making it harder for them to consume us.
While this individual did experience some benefits – including improved productivity and reduced Instagram usage – they also came to realize that complete elimination of procrastination might be unrealistic. What they discovered, however, was a newfound acceptance of their own limitations and a willingness to work with their brains rather than against them.
In the end, the results were both poignant and enlightening. Procrastination may never truly disappear, but by understanding its causes and cultivating self-awareness, we can begin to tame it – if only for small victories each day.
just read about this freelancer's experiment trying to break free from procrastination and I gotta say... 
small wins are everything. no need to eliminate something entirely when you can learn to work with it. 
accepting our limitations is key, imo 
I mean, who doesn't love beating themselves up over procrastination every now and then? But seriously, it's good to see someone owning their struggles and trying to tackle them head-on. And omg, the part about connecting with your "why" is SO important 
I was literally nodding my head along with him when he said that – like, yeah, we need to stop beating ourselves up over our procrastination habits and just acknowledge what's going on instead. 
It's crazy how much more productive and focused we can be when we're not trying to suppress or fight against our feelings. And yeah, maybe complete elimination of procrastination isn't realistic (let's be real, who has that kind of willpower?), but it's all about finding balance and working with your brain instead of against it 
It's all about emotional regulation, right? So instead of beating themselves up over it, they should be like "okay, I'm feeling anxious about this task... time to take a deep breath and remember why I'm doing it 
". And btw, 7 days without social media is way too long 
. How's that gonna affect their mental health? 
️ "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." 
. it's all about acknowledging those emotions and being kind to yourself when you mess up (which let's be real, we all do). it's like, this person went from trying to completely eliminate procrastination to just accepting that it's a part of who they are, but with the ability to manage it better 
. honestly, i think that's some pretty deep wisdom 
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But what really caught my attention was how they realized it wasn't about getting rid of procrastination completely – that's just impossible, right? 
. Anyway, what I think is cool about their experiment is how they acknowledged their emotions and used tools like Sirois' Tempo toolkit to manage them. It's all about being kinder to yourself and not beating yourself up over small setbacks 
. our brains are wired differently, so expecting ourselves to be perfect all the time is a bit unrealistic 
And don't even get me started on the Netflix reference 
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. Like, 33 years of struggling is a huge deal, you feel? And I love how they gave their tasks new meaning and purpose - that's the key to making progress, imo! 
. Either way, I think we can all relate to feeling that way at some point or another. One thing I'd add is that self-compassion is everything when it comes to tackling procrastination. Being kind to ourselves and acknowledging our emotions is key 
#ProcrastinationTamer #SelfCompassionMatters
they had to deal with boredom and anxiety but still managed to get through it eventually they found out its not just about getting stuff done but also about understanding why you're doing it 
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, and I'm gonna try to apply some of these strategies to my own life – especially since I've been guilty of procrastination myself in the past 
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