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4 Easy Steps to Stop Procrastination
Are you a victim of procrastination? Do you often find yourself
unable to meet deadlines because you spent too much time
in front of the TV, cooking or even sleeping? Well, I was
exactly like that just a few years ago. But, that’s now Past.
These days, I can set goals and achieve them easily without
any complaints. And you can do the same.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
1. Plan your daily must-do activities. Draw up a to-do list;
preferably, write it down on paper; or, use a computer if you
prefer. And, include all the MUST do’s in your list. These
are things that must be done today. Period.
2. Prioritize the activities, the more important ones taking
precedence over the less important. If there are urgent things
to do, but not important enough to be worried about if not
done, put them below the important ones. The idea is based
on the established principle that 80% of rewards come from 20%
of effort directed towards accomplishing important work.
3. Start working: Even if the deadline is 5 days from now or
a month from now, starting out on an important project will
help you avoid stress and do it well. When you start a major
project just the day of the deadline, you are bound to stress
out and leave out important points. Get in the habit of starting
things before the deadline.
4. Start working bit by bit. Things may seem like huge mountains
at first but it is important to stay calm. Just start working
on the project or task on hand and don’t worry about getting
it perfect. You still have a lot of time to iron out the details.
Remember to start well before the deadline so you can focus
on finishing the task and then ironing out the details. Trying
to get everything right on first attempt is the best excuse
used by procrastinators!
Procrastination is a deadly disease and it not only kills
motivation but also your chances of success. Stop procrastinating
right now and start achieving your goals.
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