Help with Procrastination....

     Into which category do you fit?

Delay boring or unpleasant tasks: Do the dreaded tasks first each day. Just jump in and do them; get them over with so you can feel a sense of accomplishment and put the unpleasant task behind you. If you’re waiting for motivation, it will probably never come for boring tasks, so just dive in.

You can also set a deadline to complete the unpleasant activity and then reward yourself when you complete it.

Delay overwhelming or difficult tasks: Divide tasks into smaller more manageable subtasks. Make them short and achievable. The feeling of accomplishment and relief will spur you on to the next subtask.

Delay due to indecision: Set priorities and time limits. Take the first step no matter how small. Don’t worry about making the wrong decision, most of the time you can always change your decision later.

Ways to Avoid Procrastination:

• Realize that progress is better than perfection
  
• Identify the cause of your procrastination
  
• Attack the goal in short time intervals or small portions of the task
  
• Think positively
  
• Check your To-Do List daily
  
• Reward yourself when you complete a job
  
• Eliminate distractions
  
• Better utilize small amounts of time
  
• List pros and cons to help you make decisions
  
• Don’t overdue simple tasks so you’re left with less time for the important things
  
• Leave your control freak at the door. Let go and let others do their jobs.
  
• Practice relaxation skills
  Ask for help; you don’t have to do everything yourself
• Remember, happy, successful business people don’t make excuses and act like victims.

The one thing you never want to put off is taking time for your own well being and happiness.

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow. ~Mark Twain

Chris Wilkinson.                              

Certified Business Behaviour & Attitudes Analyst.               

Business Coach.

Tel: (905) 275-2907 (Mississauga).

E-mail: buspilot@bell.net