Forcing myself to do something I don't want to

[watersprite]

...because at least the result will be that I feel neutral.

That's a good way to say it tree. It is how I get myself to do things when I know perfectly well ahead of time that the doing will not be fun at all and likely stressful and fatiguing. I've been using it lately for a new thing for me, which is asking for help.

 

[tree]

That's a good way to say it tree. It is how I get myself to do things when I know perfectly well ahead of time that the doing will not be fun at all and likely stressful and fatiguing. I've been using it lately for a new thing for me, which is asking for help.

Yes, asking is difficult.
I discovered a long time ago,
that I felt much more comfortable getting help or things,
for other people rather than for myself.

Sometimes I draw a picture of a bright light bulb with the words
"Do boring things" written under it.
And put it where I can see it for awhile.

 

[Keith]

I guess my problem is I do things too compulsively without thinking them through. It's hard for me sometimes to force myself (heh heh) to consider my actions before I make them.

I also have trouble speaking up sometimes when confused.

 

[Epicurean Pariah]

Thanks, Vinca found a perfect avatar for me, I'm calling in requests to set it up since I am clueless on copy, paste, links et al. Hope to surprise all my friends and supporters by tomorrow.

That's a good way to say it tree. It is how I get myself to do things when I know perfectly well ahead of time that the doing will not be fun at all and likely stressful and fatiguing. I've been using it lately for a new thing for me, which is asking for help.

I guess my problem I do things too compulsively without thinking them through. It's hard for me sometimes to force myself (heh heh) to consider my actions before I make them.

I also have trouble speaking up when confused.

Focus and deep thinking are a two of the many manifestations of Aspers. Practice with the inconsequential stuff until it becomes a habit. Oh by the way, most things are inconsequential. I also have issues speaking but I kid myself and think I may have a flair for writing. I do not mind asking for help, but it makes me bonkers to be helped without my asking. It makes me feel like the " helpers" think me inept.