The Trick That Made Me Stop Forcing Myself to Work

Hey, it’s Joel from Lofizen.

A year ago, I learned a simple but powerful trick from Kourosh Dini. It instantly changed how I approach work and productivity.

You know those moments when a small insight shifts your entire perspective? This was one of those.

It’s called paying a visit.

What’s That? Visiting My Grandma?

Not exactly. It’s a mindset shift—one that makes starting easier and procrastination less powerful.

We all have those tasks that feel too big, ugly, or complicated to start. Or days when even the simplest work feels like pushing a boulder uphill.

I used to force myself through these moments, telling myself to “just get it done.” But that led to stress, burnout, and an evening spent doom-scrolling or eating junk to recover.

Then I learned about paying a visit—and everything changed.

Here's How It Works

Instead of pressuring yourself to finish something, you just show up.

If a spreadsheet feels overwhelming? Just open it and enter one data point.

Dreading writing that report? Open your writing app and type one sentence.

Avoiding an email? Just open it and make a few notes.

That’s it. That’s a visit.

No pressure. No commitment. Just a tiny step.

The Magic? You’ll Probably Keep Going

When I started doing this, I noticed something:

Most of the time, I’d end up finishing the task anyway.

On the rare days I didn’t? At least I felt better about it—so the next day, picking it back up was easier.

This approach breaks the cycle of force-based productivity and makes work feel lighter.

If this resonates with you, I highly recommend diving deeper into Kourosh Dini’s original work. He offers a free PDF that explains this concept in depth—you can grab it here: 👉 Get the free PDF here

Try this out today. Just pay a visit to the thing you’ve been avoiding. You might be surprised by what happens.

If you want to learn more about Kourosh Dini, check out his website: kouroshdini.com

Stay focused. Use Lofizen.

— Joel & Olli