Overcoming Procrastination: Why Mindfulness is The Key

Happens when we feel uncomfortable (anxiety, overwhelm ) toward a task. We want to do it, but end up doing something else that feels better.  We run away from our negative thoughts and emotions.

It rationalizes the shit out of anything that’s just a little bit uncomfortable and create excuses as to why we shouldn’t do something now. Those excuses are irrational, but sound superficially reasonable. 

Do it by:

1. Becoming aware of any negative emotions and the excuses your mind is telling you.
2. Learning how to deal effectively with emotions, as our natural tendency is avoidance .
3. Practicing mindfulness, which allows us to take action despite experiencing negative emotions.

• It helps in recognizing whatever emotions or thoughts we’re experiencing.
• It makes us more self-compassionate.
• It improves our self-control and emotion regulation abilities.
• It helps us tune out distractions.

Facing a task, experiencing the uncomfortable emotions associated with it and doing the task despite those  emotions.