We see these phenomena consistently in people. We also see them consistently in animals being held in captivity not suited to their species’ specific needs. I am less and less convinced that this block of anxiety, depression and procrastination is a disease but a reaction to an environment in the broadest sense inherently unsuitable to humans.
What does it mean for a dog to be procrastinating?
Procrastination usually involves human wanting to do things that are not natural.
I used to believe that procrastination was something very unique to me but today I believe that nearly everyone struggles with it to some extend. Even someone like Tim Ferriss who advises a dozen startups and writes a book at the same time still deals with it. People who are productive simply have found strategies to still be productive despite being imperfect humans.
I am open to bibliotherapy.
You already read Burns. How about doing 15 minutes per day of his exercises for the next year?
Browsing the net= being sedentary, saving energy, staying in a place you know is safe and has access to food and water. Running= Wasting a shit ton of energy and putting yourself into the world and at risk for no immediate gain.
Seems obvious to me which you would be more naturally inclined to do.
What does it mean for a dog to be procrastinating?
Procrastination usually involves human wanting to do things that are not natural.
I used to believe that procrastination was something very unique to me but today I believe that nearly everyone struggles with it to some extend. Even someone like Tim Ferriss who advises a dozen startups and writes a book at the same time still deals with it. People who are productive simply have found strategies to still be productive despite being imperfect humans.
You already read Burns. How about doing 15 minutes per day of his exercises for the next year?
Indeed I can try again. Though social cues are quite powerful in maintaining the routine.
Having options is nice. Also more varied experiences tend to stick better, like reading two different explanations of the same phenomenon.
Not at all. Procrastination is letting near and immediate incentives overcome far and remote ones.
People procrastinate by browsing the ’net instead of going running—which one is more “natural”?
Going running for the sake of doing exercise isn’t natural.
Browsing the net= being sedentary, saving energy, staying in a place you know is safe and has access to food and water. Running= Wasting a shit ton of energy and putting yourself into the world and at risk for no immediate gain.
Seems obvious to me which you would be more naturally inclined to do.