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.
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