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We all done it before. We procrastinate. It robs us of valuable time. And sometime gets us into trouble. So how do we change a bad habit. Try this ideas, it simple easy to implement and best of all, it works.
Bite Size
Go with a divide and conquer mindset when working on big projects. Your chances of staying productive are higher. If you maintain a all or nothing attitude. You will procrastinate because you cannot finish your work at one sitting you might as well not start.
Keep Distraction At Bay
Sometimes we procrastinate on a project because we anticipate interruption. To really focus on doing you task at hand you may have to "escape" from everyday events. Place your calls on hold, Do not accept visitors or forgo constantly checking emails. These distraction could be reasons for your procrastination. Eliminate them to give yourself some uninterrupted time.
Make A Decision
There is a difference between wanting to start on working a project and deciding to start. A change in language can make the difference in how you approach a project. What you "should do" is not nearly as exciting as something you will "be happy" to do. Likewise when we decide or choose to start a project liberates you when you don't necessarily "fancy" to start all.
Stop being "In the mood"
When you have things to be done, you have to do it. There is no perfect mood for working on anything. Muster the impetus to start and you probably do fine. Wether or not your are in the mood will soon become irrelevant. Taking action is invigorating, so your mood will change positively any way. So go ahead, get that project started.
One Thing At A Time
Sometimes we play the subtle game of procrastination when we have too much on our plate. We juggle between projects. We are actually avoiding that one key task among many that we have to finish. The best way to do it is to work on one task at a time. Once you are done. Move on to the next one.
Sign a Contract
No. It not a contract with the devil. Here what you doSelect three to five major activities you want to do. Create a contract and sign a it with yourself. A contract takes precedence over everything else. Once you are under contract, you are obliged to finish your work stated in the contract or face the consequences of defaulting.
Positive Message
Most of our internal conversation with ourselves are focus on our short coming. We say things like"Oh, I cannot do this" or "I am stupid, I cannot seem to do this thing right." Change the message. Give it a dash of words with some positive message. It works well when it comes to overcoming procrastination.
Reward Yourself
When work on an unpleasant task. Reward yourself when you completed you work. Do something you enjoy. Remember you pleasure comes at the end of a task not in between.
Three to Five Method
This is a method created by Alan Lakein. Ask yourself this question."What are three to five things I could do to progress toward the final objective without actually taking the project head on."Then initiates these "easy entries" activities. Most of the time, it is enough to get your motor running.
Having Deadline
When we have deadline. There is a sense of urgency.Deadline enable us gather our resources and focus towards accomplishing what might not otherwise ever get done.
Hide The Clock
We look at the clock more than we would admit.To stay focus on a project, it may be prudent to take off your watch and hide the clock. You allow you body to work on its own rhythm which is more productive.
