Welcome to the latest episode of the Productivity Genius Podcast, where your host, Kelly Fifield, dives deep into the subject of tasks that we dread at work. Have you ever felt paralyzed by that looming task on your to-do list that you just can't stand the thought of? Kelly's here to guide you through understanding that dread, and by the end of the episode, you will have a plan to conquer it.
In This Episode
Understanding Dread: Kelly breaks down what causes this strong emotion and how our perception of tasks leads to procrastination and prolonged negative feelings.
Identifying the Dreaded Task: As listeners, we're encouraged to pick a specific task at work that we despise and examine why it holds so much power over us.
Two-Step Process: A method to approach tasks you dread:
Kelly's Personal System: She shares her five-step process for handling tasks she dreads. This involves acknowledging the dread, micro-stepping, using a timer, focusing with determination, and celebrating the accomplishment.
The Pitfalls of Procrastination: Kelly points out that while procrastination provides short-term relief from dread, it only extends the negative feeling in the long run.
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