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Discussion on: How I overcame My Procrastination

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Valeria

I almost agree with everything.
Except one thing: procrastination is a symptom, showing that there's something off.
And while self motivation would work it most cases, I think it's important to understand why it happens to you in the first place.
Sure procrastination may come from one just being lazy and then the advices you give are valid, but there's often a much more serious problem, ranging from being underpaid to having a depression. And that problem needs to be addressed in addition to pushing yourself harder or instead of it even.
It's a joy when you can work and not notice the hours pass by and if you don't feel it - it doesn't automatically mean you're bad. Maybe it's this particular tool you're using driving you nuts. Maybe you don't feel appreciated at your job. Maybe you don't even like your job or just this particular task that you have at the moment.
It's not always that easy to figure, but is worth trying in the long run

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yoquiale

I have ADHD, so I procrastinate a lot every day

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Valeria

Yeah that's one of the cases where simply pushing yourself harder wouldn't work, I think. How are you copying, @oniichan ?

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yoquiale

I don't. I do stuff whenever I feel like I want to do it.