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Procrastination Is Physiological
- Procrastination is a physiological nervous system response, not a mindset issue.
- It's a freeze response, either stuck on "on" (anxious, racing thoughts) or "off" (lazy, fatigued).
Break the Freeze
- To break parasympathetic procrastination ("freeze" mode), use "micro-yeses": tiny actions your nervous system won't resist.
- Try small movements, changing positions, or applying cold (like ice) to stimulate your system.
Go Faster, Not Slower
- Counterintuitively, combat sympathetic procrastination ("gas pedal" mode) by going faster, not slower.
- Engage in intense, safe physical activity like running in place or pushing against a wall to release pent-up energy.