(highlight:: Sometimes we procrastinate because we don't have everything we need for a project, like, critical information. Here's how I handle this…
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General AdviceStrategies I use:A) I slow my breath and acknowledge my discomfort. Not having what I need makes me feel anxious. I might set a timer for five minutes and just sit with my feelings.B) I remind myself that everyone feels this discomfort when they don't have what they need. Feeling this discomfort doesn't make me special.C) I remind myself that every project begins with missing pieces. Filling in the gaps is part of the project.D) I remind myself that discomfort it's not a sign I should stop and give up. It's just a feeling.E) I remind myself that the fastest way to reduce the discomfort is to make a tiny amount of progress.F) I zoom in on one thing I'm missing. One bit of information, one requirement, etc. I pick one and make a plan.G) I figure out who has the information I need. How will I approach them? What will I say?H) I find my why. Why do I need this particular thing? What happens if I don't get it? Knowing this makes it easier to speak up and ask for what I need.I) When I reach out to the person, I'm specific about what I need and include my why because they're more likely to help me.J) I try to trust that most people are reasonable and want to help me succeed.K) I try not to worry about the project as a whole. I try not to worry about how to get all of the missing pieces. Instead, I set a timer for five minutes and work on getting one piece of information for just five minutes. Afterward, take a break.L) I might talk to a friend and talk through the situation.)
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when I struggle with starting physically-oriented tasks (showering, walking the dog, cleaning, etc) sometimes I will just clear my head of even thinking about the activity and simply picture my feet taking steps across the floor towards it.I find that takes me away from seeing the task as a mountain of individual, timed motions/decisions.
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