The Opposite of Procrastination

The opposition of procrastination might not be concentration but confidence.

When people lack of self confidence to overcome some tasks, they start to procrastinate, in order to escape from the obstacles. Lacking of confidence hinders oneself to take the challenge and would rather choose another way out. They may be under pressure for doing certain tasks. And thus, they are tempted to work on other less important tasks, which they might not have any motives to work at the other time. They choose a lesser evil in order to alleviate the internal stress produced, which a possible reason can be from self-doubting whether the challenge can be overcome or not.

Some would suggest environmental settings like moving to more quiet place and minimizing distractions help to avoid procrastination. However, the main reason for lacking concentration may be due to something more internal rather than the external factors. If this is your case, you might consider taking a look at the following advice. 

While environment might help, start reassure your motive and enthusiasm. Encourage yourself, break down the work and give yourself minor goals to achieve. Give yourself a little rests. Then try to keep yourself concentrated by all means. Forced work will never be better than the work with your self motivation. But a little enforcement may be needed to kick start your internal engine. Once you have broken through that tiny little entrance you will be able to dive and move on more naturally. Just a few more centimeters to go and things can be done much more easier with your prepared psychological manner.

This is a battle within you. So be strong mentally and do not lose any confidence and make any more excuses. Start your work, and know that getting start will never be too late than fearing to start any.

Christmas Eve 2013 - written on bus when going home

Whimsy Dreamer