I want you to consider that there are two versions of you: Present You and Future You. Some of us have a tendency to ignore our Future Self, preferring to live for the moment. But when it’s the night before an exam and you’re scrambling to revise, I’m guessing you probably wish you’d given more […]
We all have days when we don’t feel like doing our work. On these days, the temptation to procrastinate and distract oneself can be strong. I recently spent a few days with my family in the countryside, where I enjoyed reading by a crackling fire. But when I found myself back home in my office, […]
Do you tend to procrastinate? Procrastination feels heavy. But what if we could turn combating procrastination into a fun game? Lately, when I catch myself avoiding a task, I’ll play a little game to see if I can get myself to move in the right direction. I’ve discovered that it’s best to approach any task […]
Procrastination is a universal phenomenon. All of us have had the experience of watching videos instead of writing an essay. We can all relate to telling ourselves, “I’ll do it tomorrow”. The problem is our brains are wired for comfort. We’ll try to do everything we can to avoid experiencing pain and discomfort. But through […]
