How do I make myself do something I do not want to do?

Question

Answers can be for both mentally and physically making oneself do something he/she doesn't want to do.
For example, I do not want to finish this research essay thats due in 3 weeks and I do not want to procrastinate, BUT how do I make myself start now?? I do not want to even think about it.

Answer 1

Challenge yourself to do this thing you don't want to do. Find something about it that motivates you (i.e. it will all be over) and dig your heals in and do it. I had to do this with my Masters, every day I had to wipe away the tears and get myself to drive the 40 miles to the University, even though I hated the course.

Answer 2

Ask yourself how it will be if you do not do this thing. If you are prepared to accept the consequences all the more power to you. And if so you don't have to think about it. Otherwise what do you think (if your doing that)? What is better? Finishing the research essay or not finishing the research essay. It is up to you to decide and that determines the outcome. Good Luck anyways.

Answer 3

Tell yourself: I have to present this work in 2 days! Feel the panic and start doing it as if it was true!

Answer 4

Basicly just do it without thinking about it. and if that dont work, tell yourself if you dont do it that ur a lazy loser or something like that. When i have to do things i dont want to i just call myself names and tell myself im something in words of putting myself down as a person if i dont do it.

Answer 5

Sometimes we are forced to do things we don't want to do! You must do your essay! Is this a major problem to you?

Answer 6

Just do it
(think about your reward e.g. High grade, knowledge, self proud)