It seems like there isn't an escape from the hands of procrastination. It takes a lot of discipline to escape the hands of procrastination once you have entered it. I am trapped in those hands too. And I think you have been in my shoes. It is a terrible situation to be in, and very difficult to get out of it. Many days go by unnoticed, all thanks to procrastination.
I make a timetable and a list of things I must complete within the time period. I then start undermining how much effort or time each task will take. The undermining begins taking over my will to initiate the tasks, and just like that I have become overbound and time has passed with no tasks completed.
The worst part is the voluntary descend into procrastination. I cannot help but think about how much this is harming me. At the same time I am unable to take any action against it. Most of the times, simply turning my brain off and brute forcing my way into initiating the tasks helps me get over my procrastination. Sometimes I think about the feeling of victory and joy that will follow upon successfully finishing one of the items on my list, that inspires me to start working.
I have tried using music therapy. Since I spend a lot of time listening to music, I once decided to instead start listening to podcasts. One podcast suggested to listen to music that will make the heart beat faster and that will subconsciously want you to work. It works seldom. What really works is listening to inspiring speeches while there is an upbeat music playing in the background.
I am still trying to figure out how to get out of this terrible cycle of procrastination. Every day I am getting better at it. I still have a long way to go. Sometimes I look at the sun and try to harness its energy. I feel like there may be a connection of power that the sun provides. Today I will try it again. I think it will work like a charm.
