Procrastination seems to be a part of our nature. We waited until the last minute to study for exams, we wrote papers in the wee hours of the night. We've been procrastinating for years. Overcoming procrastination isn't easy, but it can be done. You need a little determination and a few tips to help you get on task and stay on task.
The first step to solving any problem is to admit you have one. The second step is acknowledging you want to solve that problem and will do what it takes to overcome the issue. So repeat after me, "I am a chronic procrastinator. I will do whatever I must to rid myself of this nasty habit." Well done! This is the first step toward a new "do it now" you!
Generally, there are three reasons we procrastinate. One, we just don't like to do unpleasant things. Two, we'd rather do what we'd rather do. Finally, we put off and jobs or tasks that seem overwhelming.
You may be able to justify your procrastination a thousand different ways. Leaning on these excuses for procrastination may have become normal for you. It's time to find a way to get around the reasons you procrastinate.
If there is something you absolutely do not want to do, then you need to give yourself some motivation to get the job done. Plan a reward for yourself. In other words, if you make it to the dentist promise yourself a shopping trip. Another solution to this problem is to find someone who will nag you to death until you get the job done.
If the problem is that there is something else you would prefer doing then make that your reward for getting the first job done. For example, maybe you don't want to go to the dentist, but you wouldn't mind getting your hair styled. Schedule your hairstyle immediately after your dentist appointment. It will give you a way to reward yourself and make you do the less appealing task.
When a task overwhelms you, try to break it down into smaller jobs or tasks. It will help you overcome procrastination when the job seems doable. Breaking the task into smaller jobs makes each of them achievable. Pretty soon, the entire task will be done.
Let's face it, overcoming procrastination seems like a never ending battle. There are other tips to help you overcome this habit.
Get organized and practice time management. Spend a few minutes planning every day. Set a schedule and stick with it. If a job is running over its time, then stop. Add it to your list to work on tomorrow. You aren't going to overcome procrastination overnight, but with a little practice you'll soon be doing everything right on time.
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