Procrastination

What is procrastination?

Procrastination is when a person puts off tasks regardless of a deadline.

This does not mean the person is lazy or incapable of completing the tasks. There are many reasons a person might procrastinate:

HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT PROCRASTINATING?

If you live by the motto of 

Don't Do Today What You Can Put Off Until Tomorrow,

coming up with reasons to do tasks provides motivation to avoid procrastination. 

4 Types of Procrastinators:  Performer - "I work well under pressure." Issue: Getting Started Solution: Set a start date and focus on starting instead of focusing on finishing the project.  Self-Critic - "I am so lazy." Issue: Needing to take a break Solution: Take time to recharge yourself by taking a walk or doing something that gives you energy.  Over-Booker - "I'm so busy." Issue: Experiencing avoidance Solution: Sit back, think of what is behind your avoiding the task, then problem-solve using the insight.  Novelty Seeker - "I just had the best idea!" Issue: Finding motivation only in new projects Solution: Learn how to complete the projects when the work is needed, but no longer exciting.

Understanding the reason that you put things off,

and there can be different reasons for various situations,

gives you the insight to "fix" it. 

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8 Ways to avoid procrastination

Fortunately, there are ways to combat procrastination. It is important that you do not overwhelm yourself and you do set yourself up for success.

Here are 8 ways to avoid procrastination:

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