Question

1. What is the point of the arsenic eaters' story? How does it link to procrastination?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

There was a group of peasants in Styria and Lower Austria who were used to eat Arsenic to acquire fresh complexion and appearance of flourishing good health. They used to take Arsenic in a minimal amount about the size of a lentil. Over time, they started increasing their dose gradually. And then get addicted to it. Surprisingly, Arsenic did not harm them.

Procrastination is focusing on the final product and overthrowing the idea of getting bit by bit. Procrastination could be handled through small will power and accessing long term memory. Procrastination is associated with pain because we learn something it makes us uncomfortable. It initiates the pain within the center of our brain.

Procrastination could be justified through the story of Arsenic eaters. Arsenic was poison, but it is not harmful when we take it in a small amount, thus gradually increasing its dose. The body develops resilience and pains when we learn new things. Moreover, it could be overcome by normalization. By focusing on the process and making effort bit by bit the way Arsenic eaters gradually increased their dose. Avoidance is the best way to handle procrastination. It is a counter to learn new thing