Aileen from Lavendaire shares her tips on how to beat procrastination. She explains that procrastination is a form of resistance, and to overcome it, one needs to take action.
To take action, she suggests breaking down a big project into small, easy steps, making it simple enough to start working on. She also recommends setting a time deadline for oneself, working in short intervals, and using music to set the mood.
Additionally, Aileen suggests using tools like the Forest app, which gamifies productivity and helps users stay focused. She also recommends journaling and meditating before starting work to clear one's mind and set intentions.
The goal is to reach a state of flow, also known as "deep work," where one is fully focused and working at their optimal capacity.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker's name is Aileen.
2. Aileen's video is about how to beat procrastination and get work done.
3. Aileen mentions a book called "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield.
4. Aileen defines "resistance" as the thing that keeps you from doing your work.
5. Aileen's strategy for beating procrastination is to take action.
6. Aileen suggests breaking down a big project into small, easy tasks.
7. Aileen recommends setting a time deadline for yourself to work on a project.
8. Aileen's goal is to reach a "flow state" where she is super focused and working at her optimal capacity.
9. Aileen mentions the concept of "deep work" as a state of intense focus that is really productive.
10. Aileen recommends using music to set the mood and help her focus.
11. Aileen uses a playlist called "Deep Focus" on Spotify to help her focus.
12. Aileen also uses a playlist called "Piano in the Background" to help her focus.
13. Aileen suggests creating an ideal workspace to help her focus.
14. Aileen uses an app called "Forest" to help her stay focused and avoid distractions.
15. Aileen mentions that the "Forest" app plants real trees in real life when you collect coins.
16. Aileen recommends journaling and/or meditating before starting work to help clear her mind and set intentions.
17. Aileen suggests writing down all her thoughts and concerns in her journal to help clear her mind.
18. Aileen uses journaling to give herself a pep talk and prepare herself to work.
19. Aileen recommends meditating to clear her mind and set intentions before starting work.
20. Aileen's video is part of a series on her channel called "Lavendaire".