How to procrastinating

It happens to all of us sometimes, doesn’t it? You have a deadline to meet, but instead

of doing your work, you check Facebook or do some online shopping. This is called

procrastination, and it affects everyone. So how can you stop procrastinating?

We often procrastinate because a task seems too big, or impossible to achieve. Try breaking down

the task into smaller pieces. For example, instead of thinking, “I need to finish this essay by 10 p.m.

tonight,” tell yourself, “I’m going to make a short outline, fill that in, and then look for quotes.”

Another important factor is your environment, isn’t it? If there are too many distractions in your

work space, you may be tempted to procrastinate more. Are there any things in your work space

(for example, a TV) that could be causing you to lose focus?

Making a timeline with goals and deadlines is a great way to stop yourself from

procrastinating. However, it is important to make your deadlines realistic so that you can be

sure you’ll stick to them.

Some people like to wait for the perfect time to start a task, while the perfect time is often

now. Try something called the Two-Minute Rule to help you get started. This idea comes

from David Allen’s best-selling book, Getting Things Done. It states that if something takes

less than two minutes, such as washing your dishes after a meal, then you should do it now.

So, what are you waiting for? Follow these tips and stop procrastinating today!

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