I’ve always been a “procrastinate now, worry later” kind of person. Give me a task, and I'll find 15 other things to do first. Back in school, I’d know about assignments weeks in advance but only start them 3 days before the deadline. Somehow the last-minute pressure seemed to work—though I can’t help but wonder if I’d have done even better by starting early. Now, as an adult who dislikes any kind of pressure and who is trying to live stress free. I've made it my mission to work on the procrastination habit. A few things I do to help with that:
1. Break tasks Down – I noticed big tasks overwhelm me, so I split them up into smaller steps and start with something easy.
2. Set Clear Goals – write specific, attainable goals. Knowing exactly what I want to accomplish helps me stay focused.
3. Use the 5-Minute Rule – Tell myself I’ll work on the task for just five minutes. Once I start, I often feel motivated to continue.
4. Prioritize & List It Out – I prioritize tasks and use a to-do list to check things off as I go (it’s strangely satisfying).
5. Minimize Distractions – Phones, tabs, Netflix..they can wait!
6. Time Blocking – I dedicate specific time for particular tasks. This helps improve my concentration and reduce the temptation to procrastinate.
7. Reward Progress - I give myself little rewards after each task, like a break or snack or “add to cart”😉
So, if you’re a fellow procrastinator, maybe give some of these a shot and see if they work for you. Let’s do less “later” and more “now”!
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