Procrastination and you
Changing your ways to be more productive
Procrastination affects an average of 75% of people in some way or another. To defeat this ugly monster a life style change in needed. It is not easy, but it can be done and once you start to break the habit it gets easier as you go.
"If something is due on the first Friday of the month and today is the first Thursday, then you need to do it tonight." -my mom
♥In all reality you should start planning as soon as you can. If you start planning and start with a part of it that is moderately complicated or less then you will feel better and want to keep going once it is complete. -If it helps sit down and write out an out line of what steps you will need to take to get the project done.
♥Don’t however start with the hardest part of the project (whatever it may be), you might get discouraged and your completed work will not be your best or worst you may not complete it at all.
♥Dont eat while you do your work, eat before or after as this prolongs the time it takes to do complete this goal. Eliminate other distractions; radio, tv, people etc.
♥Remember, the sooner you get it done the sooner you can play games, watch your movie or play on the computer etc. if you make the task a priority then you can enjoy the rest of your time without thinking about this task constantly and how it is running short. maybe causing you a little anxiety.
♥One last thing set up a reward of some kind, so you will have something to look forward to when you finish. (I like candy bars or ice cream as my rewards on short projects and even bigger ones I like to treat my self to a new dress or pair of shoes at the thrift store) Sounds pretty obvious but it really does work.
These steps sounds simple but it takes self control to put them into motion and keep them going. Don't get discouraged if you get distracted, just start over and try again. With persistence you will develop new habits and eliminate procrastination habits.