Shame and guilt of not doing your tasks hinders you from starting them. Self-forgiveness allows you to move on from these negative emotions.
How to forgive yourself? Find the win!
- “I didn’t go for that early morning jog session today. But I did get an extra hour of sleep which helped me feel more refreshed than usual.”
- “I didn’t finish the last part of that report. But it was for good reason. I chatted with a colleague in the staff kitchen, and we had a lovely catch up.”
- “I didn’t finish that job application today. But I got to spend time with Grandma instead, so that’s a win for today.”
You can focus on the small losses, or you can celebrate the small wins. Celebrating the wins feels good.
Procrastination isn’t always something we can control; however, forgiveness is. In this way, we can deal with our negative emotions which hinders us from being productive.
📒 Feel Good Productivity: Chapter 6: Get Started
