You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Solving the Procrastination Puzzle by Timothy A. Pychyl (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Oct 28, 2025 Explore the surprising truth that procrastination is more about emotional regulation than laziness. Discover the power of the 'Do It Now' mantra to kick-start action and disrupt avoidance patterns. Learn about temptation bundling—pairing tasks you dread with rewards—and the effectiveness of artificial deadlines to create urgency. This insightful discussion provides practical tools to conquer procrastination and optimize your daily life!
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Procrastination Is An Emotional Problem
- Procrastination is primarily an emotion-regulation failure, not a character flaw.
- Understanding procrastination as avoiding discomfort reframes how we address it.
Commit To Starting Right Away
- Do the task immediately the moment you notice avoidance by committing to just start.
- Even a tiny initial step breaks the habit and creates clarity and momentum.
Use Temptation Bundling
- Pair unpleasant tasks with something enjoyable using temptation bundling to make them more appealing.
- For example, allow yourself a podcast only while doing your hardest task.
