Well in context it&#x27;s slightly better, there are in fact two strategies they suggest:<p>- Forgive yourself for procrastinating b&#x2F;c procrastination is linked to negative feelings<p>- recognize you don&#x27;t have to be in a good mood to do a certain task, just ignore how you feel and get started<p>But I agree that is not very useful. However I think the answer lies in a section earlier in the article:<p>&quot;Pychyl discusses the idea of the &quot;monkey mind&quot; — that our thoughts are constantly darting all over the place, preventing us from concentrating. And psychologists agree that the problem with procrastinators is that they are tempted to give in to instant gratification, which brings people the kind of instant relief psychologists call &quot;hedonic pleasure,&quot; rather than staying focused on the long-term goal.&quot;<p>This is important! There are concrete methods that have been proven to rewire your brain to lengthen your focus and concentration. One is long distance running. The other is mindful meditation. If you suffer from procrastination, try them, it will make a difference in your ability to concentrate, and thereby allow you to make better long-term decisions.