EIGHT WAYS TO STOP PROCRASTINATING

EIGHT WAYS TO STOP PROCRASTINATING
Things to do to get the mission complete
• Create a To-Do list — Prioritize by what bothers you the most –> then cross or check it off when you completed it.
• Be realistic about your To-Do list and what you can actually do — Procrastinators sense of time may be a little off. The more realistic you become about what you can complete, the less likely you’ll be to procrastinate.
• Choose the easiest place first –
You don’t always have to start at the most dreaded project. If that first step seems the most challenging, start with another part of the project instead.
• Create your workspace – Make it convenient and simple. Clear a table from clutter to work on. You may just want to purge papers or file them.
• Create more time –
Time is relative and short. If it seems like there really is no time, cut out a half hour or so from your existing schedule. If you really want to start doing yoga for a half an hour, you can start doing it.
• Use the minutes that are available to you –
Remember that even 10 minutes is enough time to get something done. A bill can be paid on line or a call returned.
• Reward yourself –
After you meet small deadlines, promise yourself a small treat. When the entire project is complete then possibly a larger reward.
• Getting motivated to started –
The hardest part is getting started. Motivate and dig in. Just start! You will likely find that once you actually get started your momentum will increase and you’ll want to do more.