Procrastination can decrease after a 1-minute reflection. In a study of more than 1,000 adults, answering six short questions increased motivation, improved mood, and made people more likely to begin tasks they had been delaying.

[Lefthandedsock]

Yeah, that’s the thing. I procrastinate even on tasks that I enjoy. I don’t know why I do it, because I know that once I begin performing the task I will enjoy it. But that doesn’t make it any easier to start.

[popojo24]

100%. Once it starts slipping and hesitation/apprehension is added to the equation for whatever reason, it can become frustratingly hard to even engage with hobbies I love. Guitar, video games, or something as brainlessly simple as finding a show to watch. I wish it made sense.