The Mirror of Stress Which Self-Induced Profile Are You? -Part-1

 The Mirror of Stress

Which Self-Induced Profile Are You? -Part-1

Quite often, people attribute their stress to external factors. However, most of the time, they don’t realise that they themselves are the source of their own distress—a phenomenon known as self-induced stress. Let’s explore common self-induced stressors through the following character profiles:

1. The Procrastinator

They postpone until the last minute—tickets, taxes, passports—then rush in panic. They know the pattern but never break it without deep self-reflection.

Dos:

1.  Break large tasks into 15-minute micro-tasks.

2.  Commit publicly to a deadline (tell a friend).

3.  Reward yourself immediately after finishing early.

4.  Identify the fear (failure? perfection?) behind delay.

5.  Start each day with the most unpleasant task first.

Don’ts:

1.  Don’t wait for motivation—use routines instead.

2.  Don’t multitask during priority work.

3.  Don’t keep your phone/social media nearby while working.

4.  Don’t set vague deadlines—use exact dates.

5.  Don’t self-criticize heavily; analyze triggers calmly.