We all have a habit of putting off things to be done later, tomorrow, next week, next month, some other time or never; in a word we procrastinate. Usually, we come across such situation where we have this attitude of not doing things and procrastinating. Such an attitude can turn evil if not checked at the right time as this hurdle of procrastination can stop us from doing major tasks and events.
Here are our top 5 proven takeaways to beat procrastination at work.
1. Be Honest
Take a procrastination self-test if you fell you might be procrastinating and jump this barrier following the right tips and tricks to beat it. We all know when we are wasting our useful time doing the useless work which will not reward us at the end of the day. Be true and say no to yourself for things on which you waste time. Simply planning cannot beat procrastination you need to take an action to really do it. Avoid things like waiting for the ‘right time’ or the ‘right mood’.
2. Prioritise
Whether your hands are full of several tasks or few major tasks, knowing which is more important and needs to accomplish first is required. Make a to-do list for the day in priority order. Pick the task accordingly and set the goal to finish them on time so that you can make a fresh list for next day. It’s always better to break down the huge task to start them without fear.
NOTE: It has been proven that multi-tasking doesn't work. It just mean things get forgotten and every task isn't completed to its full potential.
3. Stay Positive
Once we have organized our work it is really important to stay positive and motivated that yes you can successfully accomplish the task before the deadline. This thought helps you set your goal and honestly work towards it. Give yourself time but do not exceed the set time limit. Remember you are no machine and need time to relax, therefore, take short breaks during the course of work.
4. Reward Yourself
Don’t wait for others to praise you for your work. Even for the smallest success, you achieve reward yourself with whatever you like maybe a chocolate or cookies. This will help you to keep motivated and ready to take challenges for the next time.
5. Be Mindful
Don’t put yourself under the pressure of perfectionism. Never let the fear come across you where you have a thought of what others think about you or your work. Many of us fear from our own failures, shame, embarrassment which stops us from doing the tasks or projects. Be mindful and face the challenges smartly. Always remember, ‘Failures are but the milepost on the road to success’!
No doubt these strategies and takeaways of overcoming procrastination are helpful, but for that also we need to put ourselves into action. Just sitting and reading them cannot help us in any way until we put our self to work. At the end of the day, it’s the work what matters. The longer we think the longer it takes us to get started and thus, we are unable to complete our tasks.
