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I've procrastinated working on my thesis for more than a year (thoughtsbyaashiq.bearblog.dev)

577 points by memorable · 1323 days ago · 264 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses a person who has procrastinated working on their thesis for over a year. The comments reveal that the person is struggling to make progress and is seeking advice on how to overcome their procrastination. The discussion focuses on strategies for overcoming procrastination and perfectionism. The original article text is not available, but the comments provide insight into the challenges of thesis writing and the importance of finding effective strategies to stay on track.

Main themes

  • procrastination
  • perfectionism
  • thesis writing
  • productivity strategies
  • overcoming obstacles
  • writing techniques

What commenters say

  • Writing a 'vomit draft' without stopping to plan or edit can help create momentum and overcome procrastination.
  • Perfectionism can be a major obstacle to making progress on a thesis, and it's essential to find ways to overcome it.
  • Some argue that producing a terrible first draft can be a useful strategy, while others believe it can lead to complacency and poor quality work.
  • Getting drunk or using other substances to lower inhibition is not a recommended strategy for overcoming procrastination due to the risk of addiction and substance abuse.
  • Breaking down the writing process into smaller, manageable tasks, such as making it work, then making it understandable, and finally making it performant, can be an effective approach.
  • Others suggest that making it work, then making it maintainable, and finally polishing it to make it more ideal is a better approach.
  • Procrastination can be an indication that one doesn't like the work, and it's essential to acknowledge and address this issue to make progress.