The key is to maintain a gentle approach to productivity—giving ourselves space to work at our own pace while keeping momentum to get some important things done.
Excellent suggestions re managing procrastination. Finding a bench on Spanish Banks or by the north arm of the Fraser River - my best solution for planning, writing, problem- solving current summer project(s). In winter, libraries or cafes are my go-to places to shake up my patterns. Love when you step-pivot around in a circle - makes me think you're inviting us to come along with you! I'm so glad I stumbled across your substack site.
Hi Celia! Are you referring to the Fraser River in Vancouver? It's indeed a beautiful body of water. I'm glad you're using so many creative approaches.
Hello, Gurdeep. Thank you for the excellent suggestions for overcoming procrastination. I fall in the middle of the spectrum, as do many. One method that works for me is visualization. I visualize the project that I am working on to be completed, and take a moment to imagine what it will feel like to be done with it, and also imagine that it will be well done and appreciated. Then I imagine moving from here (project undone) to there (project done) as a path, and get "moving" on that path by taking the next step. I do this when producing my regular newspaper column that has a sharp deadline every week. "Ça marche!"
Hi Aurore! Visualization is a great way to approach tasks—it helps me too. I love how you break it into stages: pre-task, middle, and completion. This approach seems particularly useful for writing.
Gurdeep, there is some wonderful ideas in here. My favourite is not to beat oneself up for minor procrastination. Gentleness with ourselves is often forgotten.
An anti procrastination strategy of mine is motion, preferably outdoors in the hills and mountains surrounding this Rocky Mountain home. I think I shall head out now. Cheers...Paul
Ah, what a much-needed reminder! Thank you…Gurdeep, for writing this. I also find it quite challenging to deal with procrastination, but I’m glad to explore different approaches to manage it. I actually read your article yesterday but didn’t have time to share my feedback. However, I tried one of your suggestions today…where you emphasized the importance of changing your environment. So, instead of listening to music on the bus, I brought a book to read, and it worked incredibly well. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this! 🙏🏽
Excellent suggestions re managing procrastination. Finding a bench on Spanish Banks or by the north arm of the Fraser River - my best solution for planning, writing, problem- solving current summer project(s). In winter, libraries or cafes are my go-to places to shake up my patterns. Love when you step-pivot around in a circle - makes me think you're inviting us to come along with you! I'm so glad I stumbled across your substack site.
Hi Celia! Are you referring to the Fraser River in Vancouver? It's indeed a beautiful body of water. I'm glad you're using so many creative approaches.
Yes, the Fraser River - there's a park along the edge only a 5-10 minute walk away. 😊
Hello, Gurdeep. Thank you for the excellent suggestions for overcoming procrastination. I fall in the middle of the spectrum, as do many. One method that works for me is visualization. I visualize the project that I am working on to be completed, and take a moment to imagine what it will feel like to be done with it, and also imagine that it will be well done and appreciated. Then I imagine moving from here (project undone) to there (project done) as a path, and get "moving" on that path by taking the next step. I do this when producing my regular newspaper column that has a sharp deadline every week. "Ça marche!"
Hi Aurore! Visualization is a great way to approach tasks—it helps me too. I love how you break it into stages: pre-task, middle, and completion. This approach seems particularly useful for writing.
Thanks Gurdeep - I appreciate what you're putting into the world.
Thank you, Sherry! I appreciate your kind words.
Gurdeep, there is some wonderful ideas in here. My favourite is not to beat oneself up for minor procrastination. Gentleness with ourselves is often forgotten.
An anti procrastination strategy of mine is motion, preferably outdoors in the hills and mountains surrounding this Rocky Mountain home. I think I shall head out now. Cheers...Paul
Ah, what a much-needed reminder! Thank you…Gurdeep, for writing this. I also find it quite challenging to deal with procrastination, but I’m glad to explore different approaches to manage it. I actually read your article yesterday but didn’t have time to share my feedback. However, I tried one of your suggestions today…where you emphasized the importance of changing your environment. So, instead of listening to music on the bus, I brought a book to read, and it worked incredibly well. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this! 🙏🏽