How I am overcoming procrastination

Recently, when I need to do something and I don’t feel like doing the task, I have been asking myself this question, “Is there anything physically that’s stopping me from doing this?”. And the answer has always been no so far.

So, when I need to do the dishes, when I need to fold the clothes that I just washed, when I need to clean the washroom and I dont feel like it or when I have so many things to do at work and feel overwhelmed, when my mind starts to reason as to why I can’t do all these tasks and I want to delay doing them, I interrupt myself by asking this question, “physically, is there anything stopping me from accomplishing this task?” Again and again, the answer has been a resounding no!

So, unless I am bed bound because of sickness, I would be able to work on all of my goals. This technique has been working so far. Because as soon as I confirm to myself that there is absolutely nothing physically stopping me from working on the task, then I have no reason not to do it, so then I do it. I may not like it, I may not feel like doing it, but since I know that there’s absolutely nothing physically that should stop me from doing the tasks then I am able to do them! Really amazing!

I will continue to use this technique until my 6 goals are achieved.

So help me God.

How I Am Overcoming Procrastination (ChatGPT version)

Lately, I’ve been using a simple question to help me beat procrastination.

Whenever I don’t feel like doing something, I ask myself:
“Is there anything physically stopping me from doing this right now?”

So far, the answer has always been no.

When I need to wash the dishes, fold laundry, clean the washroom, or handle a pile of work that feels overwhelming—my mind always tries to come up with reasons to delay. But the moment I stop and ask that question, it cuts through all my excuses.

Physically, there’s nothing stopping me.
I’m healthy, I’m able, I’m just resisting.

Once I admit that, I realize there’s no real reason not to do it—so I just start.

I may not feel like it. I may not enjoy it. But knowing that nothing is actually physically stopping me helps me take action anyway. And once I start, I always feel better afterward.

It’s a simple trick, but it’s been working really well for me.

I plan to keep using this mindset until I reach my six goals.
So help me, God.