Sunday, September 28, 2008

Procrastination

Are you a procrastinator?

When a person is bored or uninterested, certain tasks and projects can seem like torture! This feeling usually leads to procrastination, and procrastination often leads to guilt. Here are some practical ways to avoid these situations and overcome procrastination.

1. Recharge daily. Be sure to get enough sleep and rest each day so that you have the necessary energy you need to accomplish your tasks.

2. Get a friend involved. It's harder to procrastinate when another person is involved. If you have a task you aren't looking forward to, invite a friend over to help you out. If you have errands to run, find a buddy who you can run errands with.

3. Reward yourself. You're much more likely to complete that boring task if there is a dinner out or a new CD waiting for you when (and only when) the task is complete.

4. Do things in pieces. Procrastination often comes from feelings of overwhelm. Break tasks, even small ones, into steps so that they are manageable and provide you with a sense of direction.

5. Don't be afraid to do two things at once. Don't be afraid to balance routine or monotonous tasks with something that is more likely to hold your interest. You can pay bills while you watch TV, or talk on the phone while cleaning up the house.

6. Prioritize. Perhaps you're procrastinating on a task because it's really not that important. Maybe you'd love to re-organize your book shelves, but never get around to it. If it sounds like a good idea but in the end it's really not that important to you, don't let it hang over your head.

7. Just Do It! Don’t think about it too much, just jump in and get it done!

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4 comments:

  1. I'm a procrastinator that still gets things done! There is something about the adrenalin rush of the 11th hour that is invigorating ... :)

    Mary
    http://makingfamilylifefun.blogspot.com

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  2. Hey - As long as you can accomplish what you set out to do in a way that's healthy and sane ... go for it!

    Thanks for leaving a comment!

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  3. I am a list maker so I don't procrastinate to much. Thanks for the great tips!

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  4. Yes! The lists do it for me, too! Without them I'd be in big trouble!

    Thanks for leaving a comment!

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