Get Rid of Procrastination
10 Tips To Help You Get Over Procrastination
Jan Hayner
We all have a little bit of a perfectionist attitude in
us although we don’t admit it. Sometimes we put off
a job because we want it to meet high standards
(Fear of failure) and don’t have a plan
(lack of a goals) to execute to get the job finished the
right way. Sometimes we put off a job because we
don’t like it and want to ignore it and sometimes we
don’t like the person that gave us the job
therefore we resent it. The reasons are countless and
to be honest, it does make a difference in how we go
about getting a job completed and if it is done correctly.
So, it is easier to quit before we start.
Who are we hurting? No matter what the reason; we
procrastinate, it still all comes down to hurting
ourselves the most. Besides not having the job done,
we have caused ourselves, excess anxiety, an
abundance of stress, a large amount of wasted time
and a job that has now doubled in size. It hardly paid
to put it off, did it?
So now here is the REAL challenge; how to get
over procrastination, try these easy steps and it
will make your work load a little lighter.
J Don’t try to do too much at one time, take
baby steps and work your way up to the big jobs.
J Do not worry about getting things 100% perfect. You will
want to go back and redo the job later and you will
have the time because everything else will be organized.
J Don’t try to do the job when you are tired, hungry,
stressed-out or hurried.
J Make a list of what you want to do so that you have set
a goal.
J Stick the things that you don’t like to do
in-between two projects that you know will turn
out great.
J Find a friend, either to help you or that you can
call during your breaks so that you can brag a little
about what you have done.
J Plan a nice reward for yourself for when the job is finished;
you will deserve it.
J Remember, it didn’t get this way overnight, it’s not
going to disappear that fast either. Take your time
and don’t over-do, it will cause more stress.
J If you really want a jolt as to what you have
accomplished; take before and after pictures, then
hang the after pictures where you will see them
everyday.
J Write down the Pro’s and Con’s of getting the
job done; this will give you the incentive you
need to start.
The amount of pride that you will feel will give you
the strength and will power to continue, so make
sure that you keep that paper and pencil handy
for making out your next list.