Radio Headspace Let Go of Procrastination, with Ali Abdaal
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Feb 21, 2024 
Ali Abdaal, an expert in Feel-Good Productivity, shares practical strategies to conquer procrastination by understanding its root causes and reframing tasks as opportunities to help others. He offers real-life examples and discusses how lowering the bar and focusing on service can combat procrastination effectively.
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Three Blockers to Productivity
- Procrastination stems from uncertainty, negative emotions (like fear), and inertia.
- These three factors often intertwine to create a cycle of avoidance.
Schedule to Beat Procrastination
- Address uncertainty by scheduling specific times for tasks.
- Putting tasks in your calendar helps overcome procrastination.
Ali Abdaal's YouTube Procrastination
- Ali Abdaal procrastinated on filming YouTube videos due to increased pressure as his channel grew.
- He found himself making excuses to avoid filming, highlighting how procrastination manifests.