Comments on: Overcoming Procrastination

By: pligg.com

pligg.com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:32:15 +0000

Overcoming Procrastination » Favorite Self-Help Stuff…

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By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:33:28 +0000

Yup. So do I. When someone picks on me, especially when it comes to writing something, it can result in a big bout of writers’ block. The best thing to do at that point is to stop and do something that lowers the stress… Some EFT tapping or deep breathing/meditation, or a nice long walk in the park

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:29:23 +0000

Thanks, Heidi, for sharing your information about this important point. I knew about the stress and ADD connection, but I never realized that procrastination could be some sort of self-medication. Also, there’s a fine line — too much stress can easily shut the brain down and then it becomes counterproductive. Quite a balancing act, and it certainly helps to be aware of it, which should help doing it consciously and getting the balance right.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:35:44 +0000

It’s also important to note that procrastination is a symptom of often overlooked types of “brain wiring”, which some people call ADHD/ADD, mild Aspergers, hoarding disorders, and more. The way, for example, an ADHD brain takes in, processes, and outputs information. If a task is routine or, for whatever reason, uninteresting – like writing a report, or doing the laundry – procrastinating leads to stress and an increased level of adrenalin, making it easier to do the task. This is a type of self-modulation to work with the inherent wiring of the brain.

By: Debbie @ Happy Maker

Debbie @ Happy Maker — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:22:54 +0000

Sometimes i procrastinate, because of fear. Not doing something right or not sure how to do it. However sense I have realized this is the reason I can truly stop doing it and control that fear.
Debbie