Procrastination as a Defense Mechanism
Learn why procrastination is self-protection, not laziness, and how to break the avoidance loop.
The Space That Doesn’t Push Back
This space does not
push back.
Nothing resists
you here.
Without opposition,
effort dissolves.
The body no longer
has to brace
or explain
itself.
Let the margin
stay wide.
When space stops pushing,
avoidance stops
needing defense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I feel like I'm "fighting" myself to get started. Why is it such a struggle?
You are treating your tasks as "Resistance." You need "The Space That Doesn’t Push Back." In the Meaning Density Model™, framing a task as something you must "push through" triggers a Threat response. If you view the work as "Neutral Space" that doesn't push back, the struggle evaporates. You aren't "breaking through" a wall; you are simply "Occupying" a room. This supports "Calm Contact" with your responsibilities.
How do I stop my work from "pushing back" at me?
Change your mental metaphor. Instead of "tackling" or "conquering" a project, think of it as "stepping into" a field. The field doesn't resist your presence; it just exists. By removing the "Resistance Framing," you lower the Action Pressure. DojoWell teaches that "Effortless Entry" is possible when you realize the task has no "Counter-Force"—only the force you are projecting onto it.