My favourite strategies for combating procrastination
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 […]
Out of the box ways to combat procrastination
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 […]
Quitting the habit of last minute cramming
Have you ever crammed for an exam or written an essay at the very last minute? Cramming can very easily become a bad habit. Let me explain. When you procrastinate and leave your work until the night before it’s due, adrenaline and motivation kicks in. This allows you to work with crazy energy and intense […]
Stop trolling yourself: How self compassion can help in hard times
Try to imagine the nastiest, most disgusting online troll that exists. Here’s what comes to mind . . . I see a middle aged man hunched over a keyboard. He’s wearing a freshly pressed shirt his mother has just ironed. His belly is spilling over his pants. He’s toxic. He’s a bully. He’s totally destructive. […]