Just do it

“Procrastination is the thief of time”

A procrastinator avoids doing tasks or activities which need to be done – sometimes leaving them for the last minute or never getting around actually doing them.

So, are you a procrastinator? You are probably trying to convince yourself otherwise. We have all had a moment in our lives whereby we have delayed a task or an activity due to laziness, fear or even depression. These are all causes of procrastination.

We all battle with this one way or the other; however in the workplace this becomes a serious problem as day in and out we chase deadlines. Procrastinating may have a huge impact in the quality of work you produce. So, here are a few punchy tips to beat procrastination. Get your boxing gloves ready…

Punch #1

Admit that you have a procrastination problem, don’t worry it is normal.

Punch # 2

Set yourself a time table with measurable goals of the things you want to achieve.

Punch #3

Get the hardest tasks out of the way, at the same time turning a negative situation in to a positive one. Prioritise and develop a “can do” attitude.

Punch #4

Keep a record of the things that you have done or a little book with your tasks within to cross reference.

Punch #5

Use your time wisely – set yourself a time frame for each activity.

Punch #6

Take regular breaks – do not push yourself too hard, it’s necessary to re-energise.