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When you have a task that has to be done but instead you do other smaller or less important things to put it off.
I know it's a type of procrastination but what's it called ?
Possibly 'delayed something or other?
Anybody ?
Displacement activity?
I’ll get back to you.
Fannyin' aboot!
Can't be arsed
Yes, displacement activity.
I thought it would be more familiar when I heard it but perhaps its unfamiliarity was the reason I couldn't remember it.
Thanks 👍
I asked ChatGPT and it reckons "task aversion"
The specific type of procrastination you are describing is called "task aversion." Task aversion is a type of procrastination in which a person avoids or postpones starting a difficult or unpleasant task by instead focusing on smaller, easier tasks or activities. This can be a way for the person to avoid feelings of anxiety, fear, or discomfort associated with the main task. Task aversion can be a form of self-sabotage that prevents a person from making progress on their goals or responsibilities. It can be a difficult habit to break, but with awareness and strategies to manage it, it is possible to overcome task aversion and get things done.
sounds plausible. Apparently, it [i]does[/i] enjoy making things up though that sound correct but aren't, so 🤷♂️
Faffing.
I asked ChatGPT
Are you trying to replace the renowned STW experts with a MACHINE?
displacement activity.
It will never catch on.
Prevarication / Prevaricating (?)
Arguing on STW.
One little thing that I once saw Tim Robbins? (American motivational speaker) say that stuck was: imagine every day you have to eat a frog. Don't spend all day stressing that you have to eat that frog at some point, just get it eaten first thing and forget about it.
Whenever I have an odious task to complete 'eat the frog' just pops into my head and I generally do it. Then waste the rest of the day dicking about on the internet...
Are you trying to replace the renowned STW experts with a MACHINE?
Who’s going to notice?