I posted this in response to Shakespeare's question in the
Other Mental Health Discussions forum. Maybe a few folk here would be interested in the link, too.
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I have a big problem with procrastination. I've received a lot of help by reading books and articles by Dr. Bill Knaus, who's helped a lot of people with motivation.
I have to read material on a regular basis or I slide backwards. Here's an article from his Psychology Today blog. You can probably find a lot more by doing an internet search on his name. This article is just a small sample of his work. I have several of his books that I dip into whenever I start sliding backwards. At the bottom of this article there's a list of other Psych Today articles by him.
Do This One Thing and Stop Procrastinating | Psychology Today
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As a sidenote: After posting this for Shakespeare's benefit, I re-read the article and today my house sparkles, my hiking boots are cleaned and waterproofed, my summer clothes are put away and my winter clothes have been inspected and are ready to wear. I'd been avoiding these necessary chores for days. I feel a thousand pounds lighter. Once I finally
started, it was easy. So, Dr. Knaus, wherever you are -- Thank You!