• Dr. Partha Sarathi Mishra IAS

  • DIRECTOR CUM ADDITIONAL SECRETARY PUBLIC ENTERPRISE DEPARTMENT GOVT. OF ODISHA, INDIA

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Get Rid Of Procrastination By Adopting These 7 Habits

Procrastinating is termed as delaying the task that was to be done right away. In better words, it means to put off a particular project without any strong reason. It is a poor habit and needs to be eradicated from lives right away.

You might be considering your relaxation over the important house renovation work. Along with that, you might be spending your time over the internet rather than preparing for your next business presentation. Hence, this is stated as procrastinating, and it needs to be stopped.

In this blog, you will know about some of the ways that will help you bid farewell to procrastinate and start with the job right away.

1. Know Your Motivation

You need to find that motivation to force you to leave your bed or couch and get to work. For instance, you might give your 100% for office work that has a rewarding motivation to complete the work. You need to channelize the motivation around you to get started with the projects that you have been avoiding so far due to your laziness and irresponsible behaviour.

2. Break Down Bigger Tasks Into Small Bits

If you have decided upon a big task to do within a week’s time span, it is better if you break it up into smaller bits. As a result, you will get enough time to pass, and the work will also be done within the stipulated amount of time.

Note down a reasonable plan with the realistic breaking of the bigger task into smaller bits. Once you have done it, be strict on implementing the scheduled plan every day without fail. It will eventually help you feel relaxed, and the work will be done in no time.

3. Try & Think Positive All The Time

Negativity has no space in the human mind. The more negative you are, the more you lag behind. Therefore, it is better if you give up on those negative thoughts and start adapting positive thinking habits to be a better person.

Avoid the thoughts such as ‘I cannot do it’, ‘It is not possible’, etc. Instead, you need to make sure that you think like ‘It is possible’, ‘I can do it’, ‘I will do it right now’, and other such thoughts to eradicate negativity from your mind. It will eventually boost your motivation to get the work done.

4. Compare On A Piece Of Paper

A piece of paper has a lot to tell you. Take a pen and make two columns by drawing a line in the center of the page. One column is to write the consequences of avoiding the important projects and tasks by procrastinating. On the other side, you need to write how life will be better if the task is completed within the day or deadline. It is very motivating information to let you leave the side of procrastinating.

5. Stop Seeking Perfection

Most people give up on the idea of working as they are not sure of doing it perfectly. Perfection is a myth as no one is born skilled to hit the bull’s eye right in the first attempt. You need to get the task done. It does not matter if you are slow, but you need to be serious and motivated to get it done for good.

6. Stay Away From The Distractions

Avoid all the distractions that come in the way while you are doing the most ignored work.Put down your friends’ calls who are asking you out today.Drop a ping that you are free only after getting the work done. Put the phone aside and take only the urgent calls until the work is done. The distractions can be of any type, you need to avoid them all while getting the job done.

7. Reward Yourself

Plan a party, a reward, or anything that would motivate you to complete the task. Rewarding doesn’t mean it should come from someone else all the time. You can reward yourself as well. No matter how much you crave it, you need to strengthen your mind to access it only after you complete the decided work.
These are a few of the ways using which you can eventually stop procrastinating and get the work done for a better, motivated life. Adopt these habits to ensure a positive and progressive life.

Comments (2)

  1. The very next time I read a blog, I hope that it does not disappoint me as much as this particular one. After all, I know it was my choice to read, nonetheless I truly believed you would have something interesting to talk about. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something you could fix if you were not too busy looking for attention.

  2. Itís nearly impossible to find educated people on this topic, however, you seem like you know what youíre talking about! Thanks

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