writer Oliver Berkman I used to be a master of procrastination. many years ago Helen Pitt They worked at a desk across from him and watched him spend the day doing something other than writing until, with just a few hours left until the deadline, he finally sat down to start writing. is. He said that every time a new deadline came, he would vow to start earlier, but he never did.
Now, he says he was finally able to stop this behavior in a surprising way. He calls it “standing in the shed.” He says this is when you have big tasks that you end up putting off, such as cleaning out your shed. The most important thing is to take the first small step. Just imagining yourself doing it or even standing in a messy shed is enough.
It's a simple idea with many applications. For example, if you have the urge to be generous, take action now instead of committing yourself to a grand deed that may never be completed. And above all, remember that if you stop trying to be perfect and take control of every aspect of your life, you might find something more enjoyable.
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