The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play

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Through reflection and implementing these strategies I have discovered that I am not lazy or unmotivated but rather have way too many demands and most of those are self-imposed. Take a moment to notice how your reactions in this situation differ from those you had in situation A. g., “I have to” or “I should”) suggests and reinforces feelings of burden, victimhood, and resistance to authority.

The Now Habit” by Neil Fiore (Book Summary) - NJlifehacks “The Now Habit” by Neil Fiore (Book Summary) - NJlifehacks

Gently pushing through a block or starting on the next section before you quit creates positive momentum, making it much easier to get started next time, thus eliminating the need to procrastinate. The choice is not working or not working, but which type of work; even feeling guilty because of procrastinating takes some effort. Procrastinators prioritize work over play and think they only deserve play once they’ve become more disciplined, more successful, etc.The key to ultimate success and happiness, after reading the book, I consider is the following: You should fight procrastination furiously.

The Now Habit by Neil Fiore [Actionable Summary] The Now Habit by Neil Fiore [Actionable Summary]

Teresa Amabile, a Harvard professor who’s studied this subject extensively, refers to this phenomenon as The Progress Principle. This creates a desire to work more, as Neil Fiore explains: “Our usual habit is to schedule our work time and to leave our play reasonably unstructured.And that’s exactly the typical scenario you’re left with if you have to give a presentation to your boss. We also participate in other affiliate programs, such as Blinkist, MindValley, Audible, Audiobooks, Reading.

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I struggle with completing personal tasks, as I give priority to work tasks, but I'm working on that too. It’s like Neil Fiore says, “When it is time to start the last thirty minutes that will finish the project, that too will be an act of starting – the start of the conclusion of your current project, as well as the beginning of your next.This will give you a realistic glimpse of your day so that you don't schedule things that you are likely to fail to do.