Procrastination Transformation⢠Tree
Procrastination Transformation™ Tree
START
IDENTIFY the PROBLEM
HERE Simple, boring task UNMOTIVATED
HOW to USE the TREE TOOL:
Related to
Familiarity of routine
WHY?
Start on the LEFT. Think of a particular task or project Choose "Unmotivated" OR "Paralyzed" Follow a single path of branches
Too many details
Difficult & tedious task
Boring complex activity requiring long focus
Related to
Uninterested in learning what is required to perform task
WHY can't you get
Need to find time
started?
Something is needed first
What kind
Trouble with transition
Blocked Anxious or uncomfortable WHY?
Must find or organize material or information Must obtain information or permission from someone Prior step must be completed
Related to
PARALYZED
Ease of task
The next step
Related to
The outcome
What kind
Can’t pull out of previous activity Hyper-focusing on other thoughts Shame
What kind
What kind
Fear Ambiguity, uncertain direction Imperfect outcome Wrong outcome Consequences of outcome
Don’t know how to proceed
Executive functioning Related to
What kind
Can’t create a plan Can’t prioritize Can’t determine where to start
Overwhelm Copyright © Bonnie Mincu, Thrive with ADD 2012
All rights in all media. Do not publish without permission
What kind
Can’t break down into steps www.thrivewithadd.com
[email protected]
914-478-0071
START
IDENTIFY the PROBLEM
HERE Simple, boring task UNMOTIVATED
HOW to USE the TREE TOOL:
Related to
Familiarity of routine
WHY?
Start on the LEFT. Think of a particular task or project Choose "Unmotivated" OR "Paralyzed" Follow a single path of branches
Too many details
Difficult & tedious task
Boring complex activity requiring long focus
Related to
Uninterested in learning what is required to perform task
WHY can't you get
Need to find time
started?
Something is needed first
What kind
Trouble with transition
Blocked Anxious or uncomfortable WHY?
Must find or organize material or information Must obtain information or permission from someone Prior step must be completed
Related to
PARALYZED
Ease of task
The next step
Related to
The outcome
What kind
Can’t pull out of previous activity Hyper-focusing on other thoughts Shame
What kind
What kind
Fear Ambiguity, uncertain direction Imperfect outcome Wrong outcome Consequences of outcome
Don’t know how to proceed
Executive functioning Related to
What kind
Can’t create a plan Can’t prioritize Can’t determine where to start
Overwhelm Copyright © Bonnie Mincu, Thrive with ADD 2012
All rights in all media. Do not publish without permission
What kind
Can’t break down into steps www.thrivewithadd.com
[email protected]
914-478-0071
