Step 1: Distraction by Association
- Find a related but less pressing task that's almost as enjoyable.
- Convince yourself that this related task is the real priority.
Example: You were supposed to clean the house, but you decide to organize your sock drawer because it's "research" for a potential book on the sociology of foot fashion.
Learn more about Related Tasks Technique 3: The Art of Procrastination Through Binge-Watching