Overcome Procrastination Now

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There are little things we do everyday that lead to not getting things done.  This is another form of procrastination. Here are some tips you can put in to practice right away to get yourself moving in the right direction!

1. Link Filtering
Don’t click on the links! There are thousands of dollars spent on making links almost irresistible to you. It is a very easy way for you to get off task. Once you start clicking and digging deeper into a topic, you lose focus and energy. Try this, if you feel a link is extremely valuable, bookmark it. Then set aside a designated time each day to explore these links – most find that they don’t need to visit most of the links that they bookmark, which means lots of time saved!

2. E-Mail Control
Make sure you control your e-mail program — know how to turn off its constant buzzing and the little pop-up that appears on your desktop of unread messages. Try and let go of the constant email checking give your email a rest. Try this; quit your e-mail program and write some e-mails  in a plain text and  save then with the subject of the e-mail. Then, send the emails all at once when you have completed a specific task. This can help you avoid that email distraction.

3. Focus
Remember try and think – one task at a time. If what you are working on is part of a larger project, break down a specific goal for each chunk of time you have allocated for that project (e.g., read 10 pages or write one article). Write down your specific goal and keep it next to you while you’re working.

4. Clear your Desktop
Clearing your desktop allows you to focus on one project without distraction from piles of papers or other distractions. Don’t leave things like post it notes with your to-do list out in plain sight when you are working on specific tasks – clear away the distractions allowing yourself to concentrate on the task at hand.

5. Take Mini-Breaks
When you find yourself beginning to lose focus, take a 5-15 minute break away from your work area. Do something totally unrelated to work (e.g., take a quick walk, create a cute label, eat some fruit, listen to music, stretch).

6. Do what you DON’T want to do FIRST
We always tend to put off the things don’t like until the last minute — I know. Try changing it around, do the things that you don’t like doing first you’ll feel better the rest of the day because you’ll now be able to spend time doing the things you love!

7. Be Enthusiastic
When you were in school, did you learn the most from teachers who were enthusiastic about the subject matter or the teachers who fell asleep while talking about the same math concept for the 4th time that day? Even if you are counting pennies, bring positive energy to the task. Use positive self-talk and convince yourself that what you are doing is fun. If you’re writing, use a favorite pen. I use a bright colored sharpie when I’m writing and it does the trick! The key is to cognitively trick yourself into thinking what you’re doing is just wonderful.