Procrastination is a painful habit or pattern. It is putting off something considered painful till a later time. It will usually result in more pain. It’s really rather simple to break out of this pattern with a bit of writing.
Make a list of the things you put off. Maybe it’s a conversation you should have, or a household item that needs to be fixed, or even your taxes. Now ask yourself these questions and write out the answers:
1. Why have I avoided do this thing, and what is the pain I associate with it?
2. Have I gotten any benefit or pleasure out of avoiding this, was there a reward? Simply avoiding pain is not a pleasure.
3. What’s the penalty for not doing it now and how will that make me feel (even more pain)?
4. If I knock these things off right now what pleasure or relief will I experience right now?
