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5 mins

Procrastination Root-Cause Diagnostic

A diagnostic template to uncover why a task is being avoided and define a micro-step to break procrastination.

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The Avoided Task

What specific task or project have you been repeatedly pushing back or procrastinating on?

  • Task:

The Root Resistance (Check the Primary Trap)

  • Ambiguity: I don't know the exact next physical action.
  • Fear of Judgment / Perfectionism: I'm scared the output won't meet expectations.
  • Boredom / Lack of Meaning: The task feels tedious or pointless.
  • Overwhelm: The task is too big and sprawling.

Deconstructing the Trap

How is this psychological resistance exaggerating the actual difficulty of the task?

The 5-Minute On-Ramp

What is a ridiculously small, 5-minute action you can take right now to break inertia? (e.g., create the doc and write the title)

  • Micro-action:

How to Practice This Reflection

  • Find a quiet space: Set aside 5 mins free from notifications.
  • Write without editing: Let your unfiltered thoughts surface on the page.
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