I am the worlds worst procrastinator... any ideas that might help me?

Question

I will read all of your responses, first thing tomorrow!

(kidding)

no but really, I tend to put things off.... what helps you get things done when you need them to be done. Any secret tricks in getting yourself constantly motivated to do things :"right now" ???

Answer 1

It's only laziness, did you know that?

Answer 2

Here are some simple steps that may help:

1. One of the first methods that you can use in order to avoid procrastination is to learn to love lists! Many people find that lists are an essential component to do their day. You should write down all of the things that must be completed, and then the other things that you would like to get done. As you complete each task, simply mark it off on your list. You should ensure that you make lists that are reasonable and put items on it that you can achieve.

2. Next, you should determine what time of the day you are most productive. You may be a morning person, or you may be more of an afternoon person. If you try to complete tasks that need to be done at a time of the day in which you are not very productive, it is likely that you will fail at your endeavors. Do not worry about when something should be done, simply worry about doing it when you are at your best. This will ensure that you are successful in all that you do.

3. Now, when it comes to avoiding procrastination, you should consider having an accountability partner. I know it sounds a little weird at a glance, but it really is an effective measure of getting things done. Simply ask a friend or relative to keep track of the things that you have to do, and request that they encourage you throughout each day to complete those things. At the end of the day, report to this individual and get feedback on your performance. This will prove to be a very valuable resource.

4. It is said that it takes three weeks, or twenty one days, to create and break habits. Procrastination is often considered to be a habit. If you keep this in mind and work for this time frame to avoid it, you can bet by the time the twenty second day hits, you will have succeeded in breaking the habit of putting things off. This may help to motivate you when attempting to break this cycle. Just remember to keep this in mind, and be positive. Change can be a good thing, and should never be something that it is dreaded.

5. Last, but not least, learn to accept the tasks that you know you are able to do, and reject those that you know will compromise your time. Many professionals in time management will instruct you to learn how to say “no”, and this is a very important element in your success. Over committing yourself can cause many problems and can actually increase the level of procrastination that you experience. If you learn to say “no”, and commit only to those things that you know are possible, you will see that you are successful in overcoming procrastination.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Kevin.

Answer 3

give yourself "treats" when you do something ,like, you need to motivate yourself. say if you had to do a homework assignment o chores but you wanted to eat ice cream really badly., tell yourself that if you do it now you can have it but if you dont finish and do it right you will not get it- to help with this you should try playing pretend when you do the chore or assignment to make it more fun. it works for me. I Hope I Helped You!!!!!

Answer 4

Only YOU can do it.  When something needs to be done, get off you butt and do it.  Make yourself get going.  Soon it will become a habit to take care of things as they happen.

If you take care of things as they happen, you won't have a lot of "things" backed up on you.   Just DO IT!!!  Good luck.  Pops

Answer 5

i feel your pain... i just force myself to do what i have to do