We all have days when the mind procrastinates. If left unchecked it can lead to weeks and months of putting important tasks off. That’s why everyone needs a procrastination mindset hack to always get you back on track straight away.
There are 3 non-negotiable actions I believe will get the mind focused again. By blowing the cloud of distraction when your mind procrastinates.
They are;
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Journalling
These 3 simple procrastination hacks have been a major game-changer in my life.
I want to share with you why you need it in your life too.
Here’s what you need to know…
Why You Need Procrastination Mindset Hack?
Don’t you hate it when you have a great routine then something completely knocks your schedule out of sync? For me, I have found it hard to maintain habits when the timing of the habit has changed due to work commitments or a change in my schedule.
It feels like you are in a spell trapped from thinking clearly. The mind will be drawn to anything distracting and easy whist lying about how you’re going to get back on track and change the world tomorrow.
From the outside, you can easily notice someone procrastinating but when you’re inside your own mind it can be very challenging.
That’s why everyone needs a procrastination mindset hack.
This will allow you to create a habit for the sole purpose of when you start to procrastinate it will be the go-to solution you will instinctively trigger.
People have habits already in their life like this but are mostly bad habits like when something bad happens they turn to food, drugs or an ex-partner to make them happy.
Utilising this same strategy by having a habit trigger for when you procrastinate will lead you to overcome days and weeks of procrastination.
You Need A Habit Trigger
Many habits are formed by triggers that set our minds into action. It could be when the morning alarm goes off you press snooze 10x times or you are triggered to brush your teeth and do yoga. Both are triggers of a habit. It’s just down to you to create a good one.
The same goes for how procrastination starts to find its way into your day. It could be something that was too challenging and you got sucked into watching Netflix instead or you had to wake up at a different time and choose not to do your normal morning routine.
There will be a thousand different possibilities as to why procrastination has entered your mind.
This is normal.
All the mind wants to do is chill and relax if it can. But we all know it’s not good for anyone in the long run.
So by noticing what triggers procrastination in your life you can then create a habit to be triggered to get yourself out of it.
Here is a list of a few things you could set a trigger for;
- Staying in bed past your normal wake up time
- Watching entertainment at home for more than 2 hours
- Endless scrolling on social media platforms
- Putting off important tasks
- Hiding away at home
By identifying your go-to procrastination you can then trigger your mind to take action immediately on your 3 procrastination mindset hacks.
This habit will allow immediate action to regain control of the mind.
Why You Need Exercise, Meditation & Journaling To Unlock The Mind?
The reason I choose exercise, meditation and journaling are because they are proven to enhance productivity.
Exercise – When we exercise we release a chemical called endorphins that quickly change our mood. This change in mood has positive effects on the mind allowing clearer thinking. As well as better decision making. Exercise is the go-to to feeling good and having a motivated mind again.
Meditation – Hormones that are released or reduced during meditation include Serotonin, Cortisol, DHEA, GABA, Growth Hormone, and Melatonin. This clearly shows the importance that meditation can have on the mind by transforming from its previous state. After meditation, you will become calm, happy and clear focused to pursue actionable tasks free of procrastination.
Journalling – Written form journalling is a great way to clear the mind of any obstacles in its path through the act of forgiveness and a written list of fears you might have. This releases the mind of what triggered procrastination in the first place. From here journalling can help refocus the mind on what’s needed to achieve your goals.
Exercise energises the mind, meditation calms the mind and journaling frees the mind.
With 2 hours all procrastination mindset hacks can help break the spell of procrastination. Not only will you be ready to move forward with your day. You will be mentally and physically healthier too because of the actions you have taken.
You Are Now Free
By following everything above you will become unstuck from the lure of procrastination.
Now it’s time to take action.
- Create a procrastination habit trigger
- Implement the 3 procrastination mindset hack
Want more procrastination techniques? Read this article on how to stop the mind from wandering to procrastination.
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