The habit of procrastination refers to when we delay or avoid tasks despite knowing how important they are.
This is a habit that almost everyone experiences at some point.
Often, we put off important tasks until a looming deadline forces us to take action.
It often leads to stress, last minute rushes and feelings of guilt and extreme anxiety.
Later, when we think about why we didn't do the task on time, we feel totally lost and frustrated.
Whether it's due to fear of failure, lack of motivation or just feeling overwhelmed, procrastination becomes a barrier to achieving our goals.
Are you also someone who struggles with procrastination and trying to get rid of this habit?
How to overcome procrastination?
The first and most important step is to understand why we do this.
Here are 3 simple yet effective strategies that can help you prioritize task, stay focused and maintain motivation.
Admit that you're procrastinating:
The first step is to overcoming procrastinating is acknowledging that you are delaying the tasks you're supposed to complete.
Once you recognize why you're procrastinating, you'll hopefully develop the right mindset to become more productive.
Eliminate distractions:
Often, during study, we end up watching reels even though we know that studying is more important and we are clearly wasting our time.
This is a common issue unless you make an effort to stay focused like turning off or silencing your phone.
Reduce the number of decision:
Every decision we make consume energy. If you wake up without a clear plan for the day, you are likely setting yourself up to procrastination.
By not having a clear vision of your day, you waste time and energy deciding what to do next.
The more decisions you make, the more tired and drain you become which makes it harder to focus on important tasks.
To avoid this, it's important to plan your next day in advance and follow that plan without any delay.
This way, you won’t waste your energy on unnecessary decisions and will make your day more productive.
