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Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?

09.06.2025 02:56

Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?

Sachin Tendulkar may be celebrated as the greatest cricketer on earth, but he needed a coach to identify his potential and channel his energy in the right direction with minimum effort. He was open to criticism and constantly kept learning from his mistakes — until his retirement.

You watch yourself in the mirror after a heavy workout. You look drained, weak, and tired. Your makeup is gone. You keep sweating constantly. You're dehydrated, hungry, and carving for some water. Your lips are dry, your eyes are swallowed, your hair is united. Your clothes have sweat marks and wet stains. There is not a single valid reason that makes you look beautiful — yet, you feel good watching yourself in the mirror while working in the gym.

One day he learned how to play against McGrath, the next day he learned how to play against Warne. He did not train for years to master it — he already had the potential of a top-class cricketer, he realized it and constantly made use of it.

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You go to beauty parlors, constantly keep looking at your reflection in the mirror, and feel happy with the new hairstyle or facial. You enjoy looking pretty good.

You're working on something that's going to make you look better and feel good. You feel your time is spent useful, entirely for yourself to stay healthy and fit. You recall all the sufferings you went through while being unhealthy — and that you're here, like a phoenix, getting healthier in every attempt of workouts. This is what you wanted to be, and you're almost there and that keeps inspiring you to hit the gym consistently.

You go to a textile retail outlet, try some clothes in the trial room, watch yourself in the mirror, and feel happy with the way you look - you buy those clothes

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So to push his boundaries, to break his comfort zone, his coach used to bribe him. If he works harder than yesterday and performs better — he can have some chicken nuggets for lunch. Yes, chicken nuggets are Bolt’s favorite food. So his coach allowed him to have it only if he did better than yesterday.

Stop depending on motivational speakers, videos, and motivational songs — it will make you feel good, but it's like sweetness in bubble gum, will soon vanish.

How can people stop procrastinating? — Bribe yourself. I mean …seriously, bribe yourself.

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If you genuinely want to stop procrastinating — cheat yourself with small appreciations, rewards, and bribes. These are called “ mind games “ — just to make you believe you truly deserve it. Edison used to have his favorite food if he spent longer hours in the lab. Parents allow TV time if kids complete homework.

“Identifying one's true potential” is the key. Once you know you can, you won’t feel bored doing it.

But why mirrors in the gym??

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Procrastinate = To delay doing something since you feel bored. Let's play some mind games — Have you ever wondered why gyms/fitness centers have huge mirrors hanging on the walls??.

The world's fastest man , Usain Bolt, took few years of training, each day, to cross 100 mtrs in few seconds. He's just a normal human being, after all. He knew his potential — he knew he can run fast, but how fast is the question?

There is an ultimate joy in getting a small reward for working hard without procrastinating — so go for it.

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Something very simple — such as a mirror — can outsmart all self-help books and motivational videos to help you feel good and healthy. All you have to do is — “ find out where your mirror is”.

What makes you feel good ?? — A sense of accomplishment.

Original question — Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?

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Why do people procrastinate? — Not because they're stupid, lazy, unhealthy, or lack motivation. People procrastinate because they haven't identified their true potential yet. They’re misled or misguided with wrong assumptions. They're channeling their energy and time in the wrong direction — just like pouring water in a bucket with a hole. They get frustrated and keep procrastinating.