OVERcoming Procrastination

Procrastination is a behavior that is deeply ingrained in a person. It is a pattern of behavior that keeps recurring so much so it is difficult to part with it. It becomes a routine of sort and once it becomes a routine it becomes a habit. Breaking away from any habit is not an easy thing to achieve. However, there are approaches to beat procrastination. Some approaches will work better for some people compared with others.

One of the approaches in dealing with procrastination is to get organised. The organisation system that is being opted for to organise the work should not be too complex and it should be easily understood. It is advisable to make a list of tasks to be completed and their deadlines. It that way, the chances of missing out on the tasks would be decreased. It is also a good idea to begin doing the task or assingment as soon  as it assigned. This would prevent the task from being forgotten entirely. Take what is at the top of the priority list and determine how long it will take to accomplish it. If it is a quick task, have it done promptly such as on the same day. If it will take a longer time, divide it into smaller tasks to be spread out over several days. Note this in a diary or calender with specific dates for accomplishing each.

Sometimes things are put off because something doesn't feel right. Many of us actually know exactly the necessary changes that are needed in our respective lives but they do not happen. For instance, if a person is overweight and in actual fact she knows she has to shed some weight but she does not. This procrastinator falls into the category of a procrastinator who is aware of the need but still putting it off to later or never.