I’ve been sitting on a big project at work because I know the execution of it is going to be excruciating. It’s a stack of purchase requests that will involve contracts and justifications and working with VERY unhelpful co-workers and I just don’t WANNA do it. It literally makes my skin crawl to think about it and while I know it’s part of my job, i just can’t bring myself to tackle it.
I really need concrete help more than a kick in the pants. It’s an amorphous thing right now and I think another person’s perspective could help me to make it more tangible. But I’m worried that by doing that I’m going to have to cope with the fact that I have been putting this off.
ADVICE FOR MYSELF
- 8 Tips for Tackling Procrastination
- 11 Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- The Little Trick That Will Stop Procrastination in its Tracks

First step–Organize the workspace