Think of your mental energy as a finite resource. Like energy in physics, it cannot be created or destroyed but can be wasted (dissipated) or used effectively.
Avoid procrastination by focusing your energy on productive tasks to minimize waste.

Objects at rest tend to stay at rest, and objects in motion stay in motion.
Apply this to tasks: once you start, it's easier to keep going. Breaking the inertia of procrastination requires an initial effort, but momentum will carry you forward.

The more you delay tasks, the more "disorder" (stress, backlogs) accumulates in your mental workspace.
By acting sooner, you minimize chaos, conserving both mental energy and time.

In physics, work requires energy transfer.Similarly, focusing on a task requires mental energy. Procrastination forces you to work under time pressure later, which often requires more energy due to stress and reduced efficiency.
Distribute your "work" evenly to save energy and avoid burnout.

Perception of time changes based on mental focus. Time feels slower when procrastinating and faster when you're engaged. Staying engaged helps you use time more efficiently.