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Originally Posted by Andrew Brunelle  This is a good approah to procrastination. I guess just giving what you believe will be some arduous task a positive spin, and imagine yourself having fun would definitely work and be a great shortcut to finally getting those things done. I'm sure there are plenty of books that cover how to get things done, but none to really look at why someone does not want to immediately do those things in the first place. Sure, it's great to get things done you don't want to do, but if you really don't want to do them, then why do them?
I know there are some things you have to do that you would much rather not do. Taxes is one of them for me. Perhaps staying present throughout the supposed unpleasurable experience would be yet another way to get it done without dismay. |
Ok, so its something I really dont want to do, like pay bills. I guess I would focus on how good it will feel to get it done. But what's the harm in pretending that you would enjoy it? Its just a visualization. And I find that after doing this exercise I do enjoy it.
But lets face it, paying bills is never fun, but you can see yourself with a lot of confidence and responsibility and there is a certain joy in doing the right thing. But if what you really want is to go out and buy new shoes, then I would buy the new shoes and visualize having just the right amount to pay the bills, even when you know you dont have it.