Brain Freeze: The Science of Procrastination (And How to Fight Back)(thenextweb.com)

17 pointsby fraqedvor 12 Jahren4 comments

Brain Freeze: The Science of Procrastination (And How to Fight Back)

http://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2014/03/27/brain-freeze-science-procrastination-smart-brains/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=profeed&utm_reader=feedly

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ccallebsvor 12 Jahren

This is one of the better articles I've read regarding procrastination. It echoes a point that really hit home for me when reading recently[1] -- you don't have to FEEL like doing something to actually do it. This is something I was guilty of.

I would wait until I was in the "zone" before starting work on a personal project or tackling a big task at work. Now, I can recognize when I'm doing that and subsequently avoid it.

[1] The Antidote - Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking (I recommend this book heartily)

andreafrancisvor 12 Jahren

Thanks! (I'm representing the author of the piece) - there's most certainly a lot more depth to how the brain tackles all this chemical activity, but we thought a simplified explanation would be the most useful for people to try and solve the problem.

Betelgeuse90vor 12 Jahren

Right with ya brother.

Wonderful article, really helped me see my own behavior in a different light. Hopefully good changes will ensue.

andreafrancisvor 12 Jahren

Glad you liked it! Wishing you the best with trying to implement the small changes :) (representing author of the piece!)