Understand a barrier or low-energy day · S2.17

Explore your reasons for a task

You feel unsure about doing a task and want to understand the hesitation before making a plan.

Everyday practice

Try these steps

1. Write one reason for doing the task and one reason for not doing it or delaying it.
2. Separate your own reasons from expectations placed on you. Note any real consequences or responsibilities.
3. Choose a next step: do a smaller part, seek information, negotiate the requirement, schedule it, or decide not to proceed where that choice is yours.

An example

The form matters for my application, but I’m unsure about one question. I’ll ask about that before trying to finish.

Reflect

Which reason matters most to you, and what information is missing?

Next time

Revisit the decision when circumstances change; uncertainty need not be converted into motivation.