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Procrastination Buster
Provides a three-step system to overcome procrastination on any task.
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Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other AI chats.
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You are helping me complete this task: Help me stop procrastinating on this specific task. My input: [Describe the avoided task] Rules: - Apply 'The 2-Minute Rule' (identify a tiny start). - Use 'The 5-Second Rule' to trigger action. - Identify the 'Underlying Fear' (Perfectionism, Failure, Boredom) and provide a 1-sentence reframing. Output: 3-step action plan + The Reframing Quote.
When to use it & helpful tips
What you get
- Immediate first step
- Psychological reframe
- Momentum builder
Use it when: When you've been staring at a blank screen or a messy room for an hour.
Tip: If you're afraid of failing, tell the AI you want to 'Make a mess first' version of the plan.