Inertia refers to a psychological state in which individuals are unable to act according to established goals due to subjective reasons, and it is the nature of laziness; A backward habit that is difficult to change; A tendency not to change old practices or ways. When a person has an inert mentality, they will delay and procrastinate when doing things. In addition, inertness also refers to the property of certain substances that are difficult to combine with other substances.
The Causes and Overcoming Techniques of Male Inertia Psychology
In work, one must have enthusiasm in doing things, so that everything can be faster and easier to succeed. However, the drawbacks of procrastination in the workplace are obvious. In addition to not being able to complete tasks before the deadline, personal reputation is damaged, and it also makes superiors doubt your abilities, directly affecting personal career development.
Do you like to procrastinate until the work assigned by your superiors reaches the deadline, and then start burning the midnight oil to complete it? Have you ever encountered some colleagues who procrastinate at work, resulting in experiencing the anxious feeling of waiting? Workplace colleagues who procrastinate are not beneficial to others or themselves. Before overcoming workplace inertia, analyze the reasons for the formation:
1、 Muddle along: Faced with some demanding work or tasks that one does not like, one may easily develop a procrastination mentality, believing that things will always be resolved in the end, and therefore unable to muster the energy to handle them until the last moment.
2、 Overconfidence: Some people have confidence to work under pressure, thinking that they are like springs. The tighter they press, the higher they will bounce. At the last minute, the efficiency will greatly improve. During this process, they often experience the pleasure of overcoming challenges and enjoying the efficiency and excitement of the last minute. However, when talking to other colleagues, there will be many uncoordinated and misunderstandings in their work.
3、 Fear of starting: Some people lack confidence and often hesitate to start because they are afraid of not doing well. This lazy mentality of avoidance often makes them more prone to feeling frustrated. When others start urging or being questioned by colleagues, they are even more hesitant to start and continue procrastinating. However, this brief escape makes one's fear accumulate in procrastination and waiting.
4、 Pursuing Perfection: Some people will do their best, but still procrastinate until the last minute, just because they want to keep improving and pursue quality perfection at all costs, resulting in delayed action and time exceeding expectations.
To overcome this inertia mentality, first learn to arrange tasks reasonably; Secondly, you can make work commitments to your superiors and colleagues, and having someone else's supervision will generate motivation for you.
You can also set a schedule and deadline for yourself, requiring yourself to complete the work ahead of schedule, while constantly reminding yourself of the need to strictly abide by commitments and discipline, and enjoying the sense of achievement of completing the work ahead of schedule.