The 'Power Hour' Technique: Tackling Your Most Dreaded Tasks
We all have those tasks that seem to loom in the background of our minds—the ones we know we should do, but somehow never quite get around to. Maybe it’s updating your CV, sorting out your finances, making that overdue call, or finally clearing your inbox. These jobs aren’t necessarily hard, but they carry a weight. They feel emotionally draining, uncomfortable, or just too much.
And so, we procrastinate. We push them aside for “later,” but that sense of pressure never truly disappears—it just simmers beneath the surface.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people avoid certain tasks not because they’re lazy or disorganised, but because these actions feel emotionally loaded. Whether it’s fear of failure, decision paralysis, or perfectionism, our brain often avoids discomfort—even if that means piling up stress in the long run.
