How to Stop Procrastinating - 7 Procrastination Reducing Strategies

How to Stop Procrastinating - 7 Procrastination Reducing Strategies Procrastination is the practice of delaying or postponing tasks by doing something easier or more pleasurable, thereby putting off the more difficult or feared tasks and completing them later. You&probably familiar with procrastination in your line of work. We&all had moments of procrastination. We&squandered our valuable time by putting off important tasks we should have done until it was too late. Then we panic and wish we had completed the task earlier. Procrastination is ineffective. Procrastinators can only be defeated through self-motivation. Here are seven steps to help you successfully overcome procrastination. 1. Make a list of your goals. Make a list of your plans and goals, and then force yourself to follow through on them. This advice is typically given in relation to long-term goals, but it also applies to short-term goals. "By _____(date), I will have finished _____," write on a piece of paper. I will accomplish this by completing _____(required tasks/courses/jobs)" This will give you the satisfaction of crossing something off your to-do list. 2. Divide tasks into small steps. One of the reasons we procrastinate is that we subconsciously find the task too difficult. So, divide your work into small chunks and focus on one small task at a time. If you&still putting off tasks after breaking them down, break them down even more. Your tasks will become so simple that you will enjoy...