Battling Procrastination
Whenever you sit down to complete that task list or sort out all the work which is still incomplete from days, weeks, or even months, you feel an urge to skip it or take a break from it when you haven’t even started. It’s the procrastination that is keeping you away from doing all the things which could have been completed by now. It is our own mind which stops us from doing what is necessary and is important for us to achieve success. Skipping all the tasks to take a break is a lie to ourselves and results in our failure as well. But things can still be sorted out before it’s too late.
Here are some ways which you can follow to fight procrastination:
One task at a time:
It is important to focus our mind on a single task to have full focus on what needs to be done with a better outcome. If you are in the habit of putting efforts into multiple tasks at a single time, you are most likely to end up not getting anything done and then moving to the procrastination phase in order to receive comfort. Well, that doesn’t help you in any way. You need to prioritize your tasks and then focus on a single thing that you can complete with full enthusiasm and feel good at the end of the day.
Break it into small chunks:
if the project on the task list seems a big mountain and you feel defeated in front of it. There is no need to fear, simply break it down into smaller tasks and add a deadline to each one of them. After completing each task, you will feel satisfied and more fulfilled. This positive feeling of achieving a milestone on the task list will help you to stay motivated to complete more work in lesser time.
Take time to clear your head:
With all the chaos happening in your surroundings, it becomes your prime duty to take little breaks after completing each task for refreshing your thoughts and clearing your mind. This refreshing break can help you to prepare your mind for the next task and you can give your best efforts for achieving your daily goal.
Appreciate yourself:
When you have completed all the tasks on your to-do list, it is now time for a little celebration and self-appreciation. This is the most important part of battling procrastination and achieving control over your mind. Appreciating your own efforts will help you to boost your self-confidence and enthusiasm.
Be optimistic:
Sometimes we tend to not do any task on our to-do list, just because we are unable to see ourselves at the completion point, which results in procrastination. This happens to anybody who lacks positivity and the negative thoughts tend to push us towards failure without even doing anything. We should try to understand and analyze the task in order to stay positive about it. Practicing positive affirmations is also very helpful.
It is common to procrastinate now and then, just because you are tired or you are not motivated enough. But if it’s a regular habit and tasks are piling up on the table then you should consider taking charge of your life and battling procrastination with above mentioned helpful tips.
