Im a Shaolin master heres how to adopt a warrior mindset to stop procrastinating at work and in life

Ever wish you had the discipline and concentration of a monk? Easily done, says secular monk Walter Gjergja, who practices discipline and concentration for a living.Gjergja, or Shi Xing Mi, is said to be the world’s first non-Chinese official 32nd-generation Shaolin Temple master.

With the arrival of fall — back to school, back to work — the focused pro, co-founder of Zing Coach, an AI-powered personal training app, urges us to remember that procrastinating doesn’t have to be the default setting in our lives.The advice comes as Google searches for the term “overcome procrastination” have jumped by 454% in the last month — suggesting that we’re hungry for some advice on how to stop frittering away time and optimize our energy.

Here are four ways — shared with The Post — that Shaolin discipline can help you vanquish time-wasting in your life, according to the master himself.“Procrastination thrives when you have low energy levels,” he said.“That’s why Shaolin wisdom teaches that your energy is both your first and last resource—everything you achieve depends on how well you manage it.

When you’re exhausted, even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming, resulting in delays and avoidance.”And how to overcome this? “Optimize your energy by doing physical exercise, meditation, and adequate rest.Mоrе importantly, begin the day with a focused routine that sets a positive tone, and take brief breaks throughout to refuel,” the expert explained.“One of the most common reasons for procrastination is being lost in the bigger picture,” Gjergja said.

“Sure, having a big vision is important but without аctiоnable steps, it’s practically useless.Shaolin philosophy emphasizes the need to balance vision and аctiоn.”The fix? “Instead of becoming overwhelmed by the final goal, divide it into smaller tasks.

Make a plan outlining each stage so you can focus on one activity at a time.Remember that a vision without аctiоn is a m...