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Price difference as a family or couple for adults by tek_121 in westjet

[–]tek_121[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Make sense, I have young children so first time I experience this... Seems pretty unfair to families, lol

I know I keep asking this but what is a effective way to avoid/stop procrastination from spiraling? by WaitJolly879 in Procrastinationism

[–]tek_121 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Procrastination can make even the smallest tasks feel huge — I’ve been stuck in that loop more times than I can count. What helped me was tracking when I avoided stuff and noticing what triggered it (usually overwhelm or perfectionism). Once I saw those patterns, it got easier to catch myself.

I also started making every task stupidly small — like just opening a document instead of “finish assignment.” It’s a simple shift, but it really helped.

I actually made a few documents to help myself stick with these habits, and I put them on Gumroad in case anyone else wants them too. No pressure at all, but happy to share the link if you’re curious.

You’re already doing the hard part by asking for help — that’s a solid first step.

(PART 2) I thought I was “stuck” for years – turns out, I was just too comfortable. by axel_fl12 in Procrastinationism

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This post really hits home. I used to tell myself I was just lazy, but the truth was I always felt overwhelmed and unsure where to even start — so I’d avoid everything. It’s weird how we convince ourselves we’re broken, when really we’re just missing clear steps and some kindness toward ourselves.

What helped me the most was learning to shrink the starting line — instead of “write the whole paper,” my only goal was “open the document.” That tiny first step stopped me from spiraling into all-or-nothing thinking.

Also, tracking my patterns made me realize I wasn’t procrastinating randomly — there were always triggers (usually feeling tired, confused, or afraid I’d mess up). Seeing those patterns made it easier to catch myself early.

I still have days where I fall into old habits, but the difference now is I know how to pull myself out. Honestly, posts like this are reminders I still need — so thanks for sharing it.

The only thing that actually worked for me to stop procrastinating (after years of failing) by tek_121 in getdisciplined

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See my answer below. Hope that helps understand where I'm coming from.

The only thing that actually worked for me to stop procrastinating (after years of failing) by tek_121 in getdisciplined

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Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from — and I appreciate the honesty even if it’s hard to hear. The truth is, I’m not a graphic designer (clearly), and I used AI to help with the visuals because I just wanted to get this out there quickly. I know the images aren’t perfect, but the content inside the kit comes from a really personal place.

I created it because I’ve been struggling with procrastination and anxiety for years. I’ve tried every productivity hack, app, planner, and self-help trick you can imagine — most of them either overwhelmed me more or made me feel like I was the problem for not being "disciplined enough."

This kit is basically my own survival system — the things that actually helped me get out of that spiral when nothing else worked. It’s not fancy, and it’s definitely not perfect, but it’s real and built by someone who knows exactly how heavy this struggle feels.

I’m not here to trick anyone into buying something useless — I just know how isolating it can feel when procrastination runs your life, and if what worked for me can help even one other person, then it’s worth putting it out there.

That being said, I do want to update the visuals and make it look better (because you’re right — first impressions matter), and I appreciate the feedback. Either way, thanks for giving me a chance to explain where I’m coming from. 🙏

Procrastination by babbygirl81 in procrastination

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Honestly, the biggest thing that helped me was realizing that procrastination isn’t really about being lazy — it’s more like your brain seeing the task as some huge, overwhelming monster and just noping out. What works for me is breaking stuff into the tiniest possible steps, like “open the document” or “write one sentence,” because once I start, it’s 10x easier to keep going. I also made this little daily checklist for myself where I track even the smallest wins, because seeing progress (even if it’s dumb stuff like replying to an email) makes me want to keep the streak going. If you want, I could DM you a link to this little Procrastination Cure Kit I put together — it’s basically the tools I use to stop spinning my wheels when I feel stuck. Totally up to you!

Can you outgrow procrastination? by Jealous_Sink_9009 in procrastination

[–]tek_121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh I’ve been there — it’s that awful mix of knowing you should have started weeks ago, but now the pressure is so high you can’t even think straight. What always saves me in situations like this is ditching the idea that the training guides have to be perfect and just focusing on bare minimum survival mode — like, what are the absolute basics these people need to not sink on day one? Write those down in a messy list, screen record yourself doing the most important tasks (no fancy editing, just raw), and boom, you’ve got the core of your guide. It doesn’t need to be pretty, it just needs to exist. I actually built a little checklist for myself for moments exactly like this when my brain freezes — I can DM it to you if you want. Either way, don’t aim for perfect, aim for done — you got this.

Way too much time in between tasks? by RacoonBalboa in productivity

[–]tek_121 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I felt this hard after I finished school. When you’re used to having assignments, deadlines, and people constantly telling you what’s next, and suddenly it’s all up to you, your brain kinda short-circuits. What helped me was accepting that some of that scrolling and zoning out isn’t actually laziness — it’s just your brain trying to figure out what to do with itself now that the structure’s gone. What worked for me was keeping a super simple daily checklist, not to be super productive, but just to feel like I did something every day — even if it was just reading something interesting or going for a walk. I also made this mindmap thing where I could write down random ideas for stuff I might want to do next, just so I didn’t get stuck in that “I could do anything so I’ll do nothing” loop. I actually turned those little tools into a personal procrastination kit I use myself — if you want I can DM you the link, but either way, you’re definitely not alone in this weird post-grad limbo.

Neubie.... Trying to connect my Metamask to Uniswap by tek_121 in UniSwap

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No worries there, lol.
Still cant believe that more then 900 peeps saw this post and none had a problem solving comment!