Procrastinating
2 Steps to End The Madness


Procrastination, this is an area of my life that has been a constant struggle.  I analyzed why I was procrastinating and came up with two main points that helped me improve.  Many times I would get the drive to get things done, and there were times that I just couldn’t get myself motivated enough even to start.  


Studies show that procrastinating raises your level of stress.  Dr. Tim Pychyl has dedicated his research on Procrastination.  He states, “There are times, however, when you realize you've been putting something off but can't work on it immediately. That's dangerous if you're a procrastinator, since "sometime next weekend" can easily become a mantra you repeat for weeks on end. Pychyl says the remedy is simple: Get specific.”

Several years ago I noticed that I would say often, ah I’ll do it later.  Has that ever happened to you?  Why do we put off important tasks?  I noticed that I would push myself to do a little bit more, but I would get distracted and not do it.  I couldn’t pinpoint what was going on, and finally, it came to me.  I wasn’t engaged enough.  So I started to find interest in my responsibilities.  Do you find your tasks engaging?

Do you get things done?  I bet if it’s something you don’t like to do, it will not get done right away.

I came up with these two questions.      1. Why does it need to get done?                 2.  What is the benefit?


The Why
First, why are you doing it?  Does it have a deadline?  Whatever the reason, you need to determine when it needs to get done and is it a priority?  I noticed that if it’s important, I complete it.  I made a conscience decision to force myself not to be lazy and push myself.  I just kept it simple.  It is not easy, but well worth it.

The Benefit
Second, what are you getting out of it?  Why do you pick up after yourself?  To live clutter free, a perfect example of the benefit of a task.  You might not have the time to sit and analyze what the benefits are, but knowing the value of the work will help you overcome the procrastination that lurks among us.  What do you need to get done today? What is the benefit?

It feels good to finish, doesn’t it?  The reward can come in many forms.  Meet deadlines, the feeling of accomplishments are high, stress and anxiety reduce, more time on your hands.  I encourage you to take a deep breath, look at what needs to get done and don’t procrastinate.

Enjoy this Video:  Brendon Burchard “Procrastination & the “Perfectionist.”

In summary, don’t get robbed of your time because you don’t want to do the task.  It get’s worse if you leave things undone.  Do a little every day and reap the rewards.  I have improved, so can you.

“Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him.”
Charles Dickens

How does it make you feel when you procrastinate?  Tell me by commenting below.


-Coach Barb, CPC



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