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Do
you put off your work for later, only to find your deadlines steadily
creeping in? Then you, my friend, are one of the millions of people
afflicted by the procrastination virus. Procrastination is the biggest
reason for loss of productivity and late output. Though many would not
admit it, they would benefit greatly if they start their work on time.
For many people, putting off their work for later is more habit than
desire. It can be so hard to get into a groove where starting your
tasks in a timely fashion is a priority, especially if the consequences
for being late are things that one can probably bear.
If you are one of these people, yet you desire to shake off your
propensity for procrastination, then you have come to the right place.
Here are a few tips to help you overcome this dilemma and become a more
productive and reliable person.
1. Set schedules –
It is very important that you have a list of activities to accomplish
per day. This will help you realistically budget your time and
resources. One of the cardinal sins people commit in regards to
performing their tasks is to put off their work because they feel like
there is so much time left. A journal, organizer, or calendar of events
will help you plan and schedule your task so that you can start them
promptly and finish them on time.
2. Save the Vacation
for Later – Many people put their work off for later saying,
“I'll just have a little fun then buckle down to work later.” While it
may be true that they may have more than enough time to accomplish
their tasks, it would be better if they finished their work first and
relax afterwards.
Wouldn't relaxation be sweeter if it were after a taxing job? If you
choose to lay back and relax before doing your tasks, you will be more
prone to burnout and will have nothing exciting left to look forward to
after accomplishing a task. It is always better to have slack period
AFTER a job than before one, especially considering that people are
wont to overusing their slack time. This is suicide if you are heading
towards a deadline.
3. Never
Underestimate Your Tasks – Sometimes procrastination sets in
because people underestimate the resources, difficulty, and time spent
for a particular task. They will usually say, “It's just mowing the
lawn, its easy; I could do it in a jiffy.” The problem is, no matter
how trivial the task, it still takes time and resources to accomplish.
If you underestimate a task, you will most likely set too little time
to do it and schedule it too close to its deadline.
4. Don't Allow
Yourself to Get Comfortable Doing Nothing – It would definitely
help if you kept a subconscious alarm whenever you are doing nothing.
Get this alarm to remind you of things that may need to be done. This
will help you foster the notion that jobs accomplished now means more
time for relaxation later. However, even if this is the case, do not
forget to put ample time in for rest and to remove all thoughts of
troubles before hitting the sack. The trick here, however, is not to
overdo you rest. There is a difference between resting and idling.
Always set the right amount of time for rest and stick to that schedule.
-Brad Ross
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