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SPIRIT S WASTE PROCRASTINATION: QUIT STALLING AND GET MOVING

Do you find yourself being a procrastinator from time to time? Chances are you do. There are a lot of procrastinators out there. Even if you do not procrastinate often, it is hard to say truthfully that you never put anything off until the last minute. There are ways to move past procrastination and get things done on time or ahead of schedule. If you find yourself waiting until the last minute, then you may want to consider implementing some useful strategies to help you kick-start your productivity.

1. COMPLETE THE MOST DIFFICULT TASK FIRST

If you have several things on your to-do list, it may be beneficial for you to prioritize them. Naturally, you will want to take care of the higher priority tasks first, but once you get those out of the way, you will want to work on your most difficult tasks. These tasks can really bring you down and make you want to put everything off. But if you get them out of the way first, they are complete and your mind will be clearer. Then, you can move onto finishing the rest of your list.

2. SET SMALLER AND MORE ACHIEVABLE GOALS

Setting goals is very important. If you write your goals down, you will be more likely to hold yourself accountable for meeting those goals. The key is to make sure your goals are attainable. If they are too far out of reach, you will not be motivated enough to complete your goals.

3. SET A TIMER

Setting a timer to remind yourself to finish certain things is a great idea. Set the timer on your phone as a reminder. In addition, you can use a timer to help keep you on track to meet deadlines and get more done throughout your day.

4. GET RID OF DISTRACTIONS

Last, but not least, you will want to rid yourself of distractions. If you have too many distractions around you, chances are you won’t get much work done. You may want to stay in your office or in a closed off room to have some time by yourself. This will ensure you are able to complete everything that needs to be done. Consider turning your phone on silent and turning off the television. Whatever distracts you should be taken out of the equation entirely.

Procrastination very easily can become a bad habit. If you procrastinate, you will not have the edge that you need in order to move ahead in life. Stop your procrastination once and for all using these effective tricks. The best way for you to make certain you are able to get everything done and stay on task is by utilizing productive methods. Why put off until tomorrow what you could finish today?

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