Surrendering to procrastination is an art form. It's a delicate dance of putting off tasks until the last possible moment, when the stakes are highest and the consequences are dire.
But don't just take our word for it. Here's a collection of expert advice on how to master the art of surrendering to procrastination:
Also known as the "Work on Nothing for 25 Minutes" technique, this involves working on nothing for 25 minutes, then taking a 5-minute break to scroll through social media. Repeat as necessary.
Learn more about the Pomodoro Technique of AvoidanceFind something shiny, anything, to focus on. A bird outside the window? A stray thought about what you had for breakfast? A YouTube video of cat playing the harmonica? The world is full of distractions, let it guide you.
Explore the Power of Distractions furtherConvince yourself that what you're doing right now is more important than what you were supposed to be doing. "I'll just check my email real quick, and then I'll get back to work." Yeah, and I'll just take a few more minutes... and a few more... and another 10 minutes...
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