Procrastination

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Have you ever put something off to the last minute…such as a project or a paper? I’m sure at some point in your life you have. You may procrastinate more than you realize. Procrastination is one of the main reasons that so many companies lose money and you don’t want to be the one losing money for your company. However there are solutions to procrastination and it can be overcome. Today we are going to talk about identifying underlying issues that cause procrastination, developing solutions, and overcoming procrastination.
IDENTIFY UNDERLYING ISSUES
Discover your pattern of procrastinating and make a note of it. One reason you procrastinate is because of fear. Sometimes you may fear the task or project at hand because you have to move out of your comfort zone. Becoming aware of your fear can enable you to eliminate it. Perfectionism is one of the more common reasons for procrastinating. Perfectionists avoid starting because they fear they will fall short of their highest standard. If they avoid starting they never have to worry about imperfections in the end if the task isn’t done. Crisis Making—one who thrives on adrenaline. Cannot get motivated until the very last moment. Infuriates friends and colleagues and makes you look bad in the process. Expectation anxiety. Stop becoming a better person for other people and realize that the person you are is just fine. Your faults can be wonderful teachers and weaknesses are just hidden strengths. Accept yourself and always do your best. Overextenders often have the hardest time recognizing themselves because everything is important. Set goals for what is to be done and when, break goals into smaller sub-goals.
DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS. Face procrastination head on. Ask yourself what is blocking you? Write it down/ record it. This exercise should help you begin.
Choose to easily begin. Making this choice is often enough to get you going.
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