5 Unusual Ways to Conquer Chronic Procrastination

Five unusual tactics.

  1. "Ugly first draft" rule. Write/build the worst possible version first. Editing a bad draft is easier than creating.
  2. Public shame commitment. $100 to an anti-charity if you miss a deadline (StickK app).
  3. Body-double via video call. Work silently with a friend on video — measurably reduces procrastination.
  4. Implementation intention ("If X then Y"). "At 9 AM I will open document X and write first sentence." Specific > vague.
  5. Forgiveness. Self-forgive past procrastination; self-criticism increases it (research-supported).

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