[PankajGhosh]

Below are two questions that I ask myself, when I need to do a task I do not feel like. My experience has always been that the impedance is higher at only start of the task, and if the answer to any of below two questions is Yes, then the value of outcome would supersede my initial uneasiness.

1. Would the value created by this task reduce over time? In other words, is it better to do this task today than in future?

2. Does the effort required by the task increase (or remain same), if delayed? In other words, is it easier for me to do this task today than in future?

[dtujmer]

That's a good strategy. What if the answer is no to both questions?

[PankajGhosh]

In the case, where answer is No to both the questions, I have come to terms with being comfortable with procrastinating on that task. If I cannot convince myself of value added vs effort required today vs in future, it is okay to delay the task.

Also, choosing not to do a task now and procrastinate can be a powerful and useful tactic.