Chronic Procrastinator Seeking Effective Remedies for Stress

Ans: First, try to understand what’s really behind your procrastination. Often, it’s not just laziness — it could be fear of failure, perfectionism, or even not knowing where to start. Once you identify the root cause, you can address it more effectively.

A helpful approach is to break tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. When we look at the full scope of what we need to do, it can feel overwhelming, which leads to avoiding the task altogether. By focusing on just the first small step, you’re more likely to get started. Once you start, momentum often carries you forward.

Also, try to create some accountability for yourself. Tell a friend or someone you trust about your goals and check in with them. Sometimes external accountability helps push you to take action when your internal motivation is lacking.

Lastly, remember that progress, not perfection, is the goal. It’s okay if you don’t complete everything perfectly or if you struggle along the way. What matters is that you start and keep going. Be kind to yourself in the process — procrastination is something many people battle, and with small, consistent efforts, you can gradually overcome it.

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
You are possibly burned out. Late working hours, lack of proper sleep and nutrition and constant chasing of deadlines with minimal time for self-care can leave you feeling purposeless. And you will have a tendency to put off things to a later date or never feel like doing them.
Take a break, re-evaluate your priorities and set goals that are inspiring. Any goal that punctures your well-being is never worth it. Go slow, enjoy what you choose to do by being in the present moment. So, re-evaluate...

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