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Posted on: 1st Oct 2013
Do you put your work off for later, only to find your deadlines steadily creeping in? Then you, my friend, are one of the millions of people stricken by the procrastination virus. Procrastination is the biggest reason for not getting things done on time. Though many people would not admit it, they would greatly benefit if they started their work on time.
For a lot of people, putting off work or errands for later is more of a habit than they think. It can be hard to get into a rhythm where starting your tasks in a timely manner is a priority, especially if other people are counting on you or
your results.
If you are the type of person that is prone to procrastination, and you are eager to shake off your tendency for procrastination, then you have come to the right place. Here are a few tips to help you overcome this problem and become a more productive and reliable person.
1. Set schedules � It is very important that you have a list of activities to finish per day. This will help you realistically plan your time and resources. One of the cardinal sins people commit in regards to performing their tasks is to put off their work because they feel like there is so much time left. A journal, organizer, or calendar of events will help you plan and schedule your work so that you can start promptly and finish on time.
2. Save the Fun for Later � A lot people put their work off for later saying, �I'll just have a little fun then settle down to work later.� While it may be true that they may have more than enough time to accomplish their goal, it would be better if they finished their work first and relaxed later.
Wouldn't relaxing be better if it were after a tough job? If you choose to lay back and relax before doing your tasks, you will be more prone to burnout and will have nothing exciting to look forward to after completing your work. It is always better to kick back AFTER a job than before one, especially considering that people are prone to overusing their slack time. This is suicide if you are heading towards a deadline.
3. Never Underestimate Your Work � Sometimes procrastination sets in because people underestimate the resources, difficulty, and time spent for a particular task. They will usually say, �It's just mowing the lawn, its easy; I could do it in a jiffy.� The problem is, no matter how trivial the task, it still takes time and resources to accomplish. If you underestimate a task, you will most likely set too little time to do it and schedule it too close to its deadline. I do this often
when mowing the lawn and end up mowing in the dark.
4. Don't Get Comfortable Doing Nothing � It would definitely help if you kept a mental alarm whenever you are doing nothing. Get this alarm to remind you of things that may need to be done. This will help you further the notion that jobs accomplished now means more time to kick back later. However, even if this is the case, do not forget to plan time for relaxing and to remove all thoughts of stress before hitting the sack. The trick here, however, is not to overdo your rest. There is a difference between resting and idling. Always set the right amount of time for kicking back and stick to that schedule.
All the best,
Ted Dwyer
For a lot of people, putting off work or errands for later is more of a habit than they think. It can be hard to get into a rhythm where starting your tasks in a timely manner is a priority, especially if other people are counting on you or
your results.
If you are the type of person that is prone to procrastination, and you are eager to shake off your tendency for procrastination, then you have come to the right place. Here are a few tips to help you overcome this problem and become a more productive and reliable person.
1. Set schedules � It is very important that you have a list of activities to finish per day. This will help you realistically plan your time and resources. One of the cardinal sins people commit in regards to performing their tasks is to put off their work because they feel like there is so much time left. A journal, organizer, or calendar of events will help you plan and schedule your work so that you can start promptly and finish on time.
2. Save the Fun for Later � A lot people put their work off for later saying, �I'll just have a little fun then settle down to work later.� While it may be true that they may have more than enough time to accomplish their goal, it would be better if they finished their work first and relaxed later.
Wouldn't relaxing be better if it were after a tough job? If you choose to lay back and relax before doing your tasks, you will be more prone to burnout and will have nothing exciting to look forward to after completing your work. It is always better to kick back AFTER a job than before one, especially considering that people are prone to overusing their slack time. This is suicide if you are heading towards a deadline.
3. Never Underestimate Your Work � Sometimes procrastination sets in because people underestimate the resources, difficulty, and time spent for a particular task. They will usually say, �It's just mowing the lawn, its easy; I could do it in a jiffy.� The problem is, no matter how trivial the task, it still takes time and resources to accomplish. If you underestimate a task, you will most likely set too little time to do it and schedule it too close to its deadline. I do this often
when mowing the lawn and end up mowing in the dark.
4. Don't Get Comfortable Doing Nothing � It would definitely help if you kept a mental alarm whenever you are doing nothing. Get this alarm to remind you of things that may need to be done. This will help you further the notion that jobs accomplished now means more time to kick back later. However, even if this is the case, do not forget to plan time for relaxing and to remove all thoughts of stress before hitting the sack. The trick here, however, is not to overdo your rest. There is a difference between resting and idling. Always set the right amount of time for kicking back and stick to that schedule.
All the best,
Ted Dwyer
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