# Anything but the thing - URL: https://numo.ai/community/r5jm53c/anything-but-the-thing - Language: en - Author: @myqueen - Posted: 2023-11-10T10:20:59.077Z - Updated: 2023-11-10T10:21:15.222Z - Tag: question - Comments: 19 - Likes: 26 Anyone else do absolutely anything except the one thing that genuinely needs to be done and is causing you an endless stream of anxiety as a result. Any hacks for this? ## Comments (17) ### @ladysyf — 2023-11-17T04:49:36.134Z I’m completely struggling with this atm. It is literally such an easy stupid thing to do but I just can’t seem to do it ### @bubblesbling — 2023-11-17T03:09:13.440Z I swear by my Time Timers! I have them all through my house and a wrist watch. It is an investment, yes, collected them over time (probably a bit of an obsession tbh) but they help SO much. ### @cloudyroll727 — 2023-11-17T03:05:10.436Z No hacks. I'm legit having anxiety even thinking about this question. It's a big problem for me. That one thing always feels so overwhelming even when it's a tiny task. ### @ADHDLIFE19 — 2023-11-17T01:09:14.081Z Omg yes i think its a motivation problem and it is so annoying when it happens ### @Aquaholic21 — 2023-11-17T00:08:51.274Z Haha, yes. I had to start writing down all the consequences I deal with of not getting it done…like late fees, self criticism, and stress. I remind myself what I am like without the added stress, and then I estimate the realistic time it takes. I often avoid tasks that seem overwhelming (like a pile of dishes) and then realize it wasn’t actually that bad to begin with, it just seemed like it. ### @Unknown — 2023-11-15T18:17:58.070Z Yeah, I’m having that issue with work and it’s hellish. ### @rainbowtoady — 2023-11-15T09:58:05.687Z Focus mate is the only way I do the dreaded thing I actually need to do ### @sleepysquirrel — 2023-11-15T09:49:54.993Z Yessss it's me ### @UrekaLostItAgin — 2023-11-15T04:39:12.567Z Everything gets done when I'm productively procrastinating 🤣 ### @paula_mm — 2023-11-14T18:24:28.523Z Yes I do this all the time. I don’t really have a hack, but a more positive way to look at it. I call doing this productive procrastination. You are still procrastinating but on the bright side at least you get other things done in the mean time 😂 ### @joatmon23 — 2023-11-14T14:45:41.802Z I can get a lot of stuff done, that’s not my issue…atleast not today. My issue and sounds like yours is getting THAT THING done. I found if plan…and that is…IF I PLAN…and I put THAT on my list…I can get done. My list has to be short, but I can get done then. List what’s important. Make your list short. When you accomplish THAT THING something changes and you become powerful. Knowingly powerful. Plan it. Do it. And you will change… I fall off the wagon when I get good at executing. I get so much important stuff done…then I feel in control and slack off. Today I am getting back on… before my world falls apart again. I just realized…I have changed for the better. I can do this! You can too! Thank you for helping me with myself by putting your challenge out there. We’re all messed, but we’re all alright! ### @Unknown — 2023-11-14T11:58:53.564Z Cleaning my kitchen? ### @Unknown — 2023-11-13T03:40:08.235Z Same here. I have to be well rested and in a good head space to tackle the “worst” stuff. Had success today doing work in small chunks. ### @Aquaholic21 — 2023-11-13T00:42:01.315Z Haha, me to a T. Been putting off my oil change for a couple weeks now because I’m too tired when I have time off work. And now I have to go get it because my steering fluid is way low 😅. ### @helpme1980 — 2023-11-12T18:52:14.151Z Do you live with anyone else? Make them do it lol ### @kkchigbo — 2023-11-10T14:53:21.787Z It’s crazy making isn’t it. I even talk out loud to myself. And the little brat I. Me just continues to ignore the sensible me and does whatever they want to do. Out of control ### @look_squirrelll — 2023-11-10T14:06:09.489Z Bahahaha I’ve been avoiding the same three things for a week but happily adding other stuff and finishing that!! Hack-— so interesting in knowing lol.