The Art of Non-Negotiation: Boosting Productivity by Standing Firm with Yourself
The alarm rings; it's time to get up, but the bed feels too cosy. Just 10 more minutes, I tell myself. Fast forward, and I'm racing against time. In this race, however, the issue isn't the alarm but my personal negotiations. Let's unpack this intriguing p
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Does this sound familiar?
The alarm rings; it's time to get up, but the bed feels too cosy. Just 10 more minutes, I tell myself. Fast forward, and I'm racing against time. In this race, however, the issue isn't the alarm but my personal negotiations. Let's unpack this intriguing productivity antagonist—self-negotiation.
Introduction
The battle between what we should do and what we want to do is ongoing. Often, we find ourselves negotiating—sometimes compromising—with our own desires and responsibilities. But what if we took a stance of non-negotiation? What if you tell yourself, 'Shut up and do it' without any excuses or hesitation?
The Trap of Internal Bargaining: A Slippery Slope
At first, self-negotiation seems harmless. "Five more minutes of sleep" or "I'll start the task after one episode." Yet these innocent bargains snowball into major delays, making us perpetual catch-up players in our lives. Recognising this pattern is the first step in breaking free from it.