There’s plenty of excuses why we procrastinate. But here’s the thing, the problem with excuses is that there are some REALLY good ones to use. Instead of using another great excuse to procrastinate, let’s consider ways to do what needs to get done. Here’s 9 ways to stop procrastinating:
- Ask yourself, “Is what I’m doing right now more important than what needs to be done?”
- Schedule it! Find a time when you have absolutely nothing else to do, then do it
- Do your important tasks during peak times when you are at your optimal, energetic, creative and productive best
- Remember your why
- De-bulk by breaking your work into smaller tasks
- Remove distractions
- Eliminate fear of success
- Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress
- Set due dates