Procrastination - 5 Tips to overcome it

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Like most people, I put things off, I delay doing it because I don’t like the task. So I can’t get things off the ground or I have started but I don’t seem to be able to finish the work. From past experience, I have found the following tips to help me kick start the task at hand. 

1. Get ready: When you are fully prepared, you start off right away. When I started my blog in October 2007, I was ready. I had my blog name in mind and I had a few articles on hand. So I started off without a hitch on October 24, 2007. I had chosen the day because I was free. 

2. Just do it: I don’t like the idea of having outstanding issues hanging over my head. I will finish it off as soon as possible so that my mind is not bothered. 

3. Have the serious consequences in mind: Certain issues, perhaps they are not serious to warrant immediate action, but the longer you delay the worse they will be. Like minor aches and pains, I will put a date in my diary to consult the doctor before it deteriorates further. 

4. Bits and pieces of time: Most things you cannot finish in one go. I just make sure that I do part of the job on a daily basis. Before you know the task is completed. When you allow the work to accumulate it will definitely put you off and procrastinate. 

5. Your goals: Always keep your goals in mind. It provides an impetus for you to do it now because you know the reward you will get when you achieve your goals.

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