I’ve been procrastinating a few jobs that are all relative to me for the past little while. I suppose I should recognize that the delay in completing these jobs is a result, in part, of procrastination; the other reason is my schedule has been a wee bit busy as of late thanks to appointments and such, but, regardless of the reasoning, these uncompleted tasks have been eating away at my subconscious.
I had a couple of hours to spare a few days ago that allowed me to tackle a few of these jobs head-on. In typical ADHD fashion, once I started my manic hour of productivity, I found myself addressing other, smaller tasks that have a spot further down on my to-do list. While I was completing some of these duties, I couldn’t help but notice that not only was the experience physically rewarding, because I could see with my eyes that progress was being made, but I also acknowledged how mentally rewarding it was.
I’ve heard a few people make mention of the idea that when someone gets on a tear cleaning, or decluttering, or firing off jobs they’ve been meaning to get to, that they’re likely doing so to clear their head. I’ve given this notion thought here and there, but I guess it never really clicked until I experienced it myself.
Despite how daunting it might seem, believe me when I say that getting tasks done that you’ve been putting off for a while is arguably a beneficial practice, both mentally and physically. Procrastinating might seem like the best option when you’re considering the multitude of tasks to complete, but instead of becoming overwhelmed and shutting down, try making it your goal to get at least three things done, as an example. It is quite possible that once you start, you’ll find you don’t want to stop, providing some relief for yourself in the process.
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