
Procrastination is a challenge, as even small tasks may seem heavy during this covid crisis. Most of us are struggling with delaying or avoiding things that truly matter to us.
Human beings have been procrastinating for centuries, but with the pandemic, they are doing it even more because of the lack of control over the current health situation. We are all struggling, because our daily way of living has changed and is now going against our will, caused by the mystery of the unknown, the stress, anxiety, unemployment, health issues, isolation and more.
Procrastination is about delaying our plans, wanting to take action in the future instead of the present, and looking for better future rewards instead of accepting the present ones as they are. Then, when nothing happens, there is so much anxiety, shame, and guilt that we end up feeling worse than the feeling of effort we would have had potentially put in.
The problem with the covid crisis is the lack of freedom to take action in the present moment. Being restricted makes it difficult to take actions in the present, and also creates a lack of motivation, idleness, and a feeling of “I don’t feel like doing anything, maybe just some online work”.
The other problem is that the restriction of social interactions like social distancing and less tangible connections, less participation in clubs etc. creates even more isolation and less human interaction, therefore more discouragement and procrastination.
So what is the solution?
To stop procrastination during the covid crisis we need to make it as easy as possible on ourselves. We need to be patient and kind to ourselves, and trust with faith that motivation will begin as soon as we make our first step and start whatever we want to start.
The key to stop procrastination is not about just doing the work, but it is about starting the work.
Wafa El-Amrani










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