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Why you should create a ‘Resistance List’
Welcome to The Productivity Blueprint newsletter 🗞️
Last week we looked at unconscious decision-making, and learned that it may not be all it’s talked up to be. If you missed last week, you can catch up here 🙂
Today, we're tackling mental resistance head-on with a simple, yet transformative, concept: the resistance list.
Action cures fear, inaction creates terror.
A powerful way to confront your procrastination is by listing tasks you're avoiding. I know this sounds scary, but by listing, and admitting your resistance, commitment and action will come easier. It's a surprising yet effective method for boosting productivity and mastering the art of getting things done.
Embrace 'resistance training' in your daily routine to not just work through your to-do list but to strengthen your willpower and focus over time.
Here are some tips to get started:
Embrace Resistance: Acknowledge tasks you mentally resist and create a "resistance list" to address them systematically.
Consistent Action: Commit to tackling one item from the resistance list daily, regardless of duration, to gradually overcome resistance.
Initial Hurdles: Most resistance resides at the beginning of a task; once started, momentum often builds, making the task easier to complete.
Progress Over Perfection: Focus on making progress rather than achieving perfection, even if it's just a small step forward each day.
Resistance Reduction: Over time, consistent action reduces resistance levels, making tasks feel less daunting and forming productive habits.
Start Now: Despite the inclination to procrastinate, initiating the habit of addressing resistance is crucial for long-term productivity and personal growth.
TL/DR: Combat procrastination by creating a "resistance list" of tasks you avoid, committing to tackle one daily to build productivity and resilience. Overcome initial hurdles, prioritize progress, and embrace consistent action to reduce resistance levels and cultivate lasting habits for personal growth.
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💡 Challenge of the week
Create your own Resistance list. Choose one item from your resistance list to conquer every day. Notice how it gets easier to start—and finish—tasks over time.
That’s all for this newsletter! We hope you enjoyed learning more about resistance lists!
Until next week,
The Productivity Blueprint Team
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