I still couldn't find a method for the worst source of procrastination for me: not having a clear understanding of where a task fits in the global picture or end goal. That coupled with highly abstract tasks kills my productivity completely.
In all my jobs, I've tried to ask more and more questions but I have come to the conclusion that few people have an answer for that. I suspect my experience hasn't been great on that front.
On the other hand, when the why's are clear, I don't have any trouble working at full speed to accomplish that goal (and will often put way more hours than I should).
Just writing this reply made me think I'm also often more productive when what I'm working on will be used by others or it solves a pressing issue. If it's just a "nice to have" I will have trouble focusing (after I realize nobody cares about the results, until then I might be working super motivated and unaware).
In all my jobs, I've tried to ask more and more questions but I have come to the conclusion that few people have an answer for that. I suspect my experience hasn't been great on that front.
On the other hand, when the why's are clear, I don't have any trouble working at full speed to accomplish that goal (and will often put way more hours than I should).
Just writing this reply made me think I'm also often more productive when what I'm working on will be used by others or it solves a pressing issue. If it's just a "nice to have" I will have trouble focusing (after I realize nobody cares about the results, until then I might be working super motivated and unaware).