Procrastination busting
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Are you the master of putting things off? Here are a few tips to enable you to tackle your procrastination and get more productive.
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Procrastination busting
- 2. Procrastination Busting • What is procrastination? • It’s a habit • We all do it • The reasons we do it • Why it can be good • Top 3 strategies • Procrastination busting tips
- 3. Signs • Leaving things to the last minute • Busy being busy (avoidance) • “I’ll do it tomorrow” • Hope it will go away • Put off making a decision • Put off important tasks • Wasting time
- 4. Worksheet • What do you procrastinate about? [Column 1] [Email me for your copy of the Procrastination worksheet: info@clareevans.co.uk]
- 5. Consequences • Lost opportunities • Wasted time and effort • Financial • Stress • Guilt
- 6. Worksheet • What are the consequences • Financial • Physical • Emotional [Column 2]
- 7. Reasons • Lack of motivation • Boredom • Skill (lack of) • Overwhelm • Poor time management
- 8. Reasons • Personal problems • Self-doubt • Fear • Distractions • Perfectionism
- 9. Worksheet • What are your main reasons? • What are you putting off? [Page 2]
- 10. Benefit? • What is it? • Positive • Negative
- 11. Worksheet • What is the benefit? [Page 2 - Column 1 & 2]
- 12. Good procrastination • It’s not all bad • Lack of information • Making a decision
- 13. 3 Key Strategies • Plan • Prioritise • Organise
- 14. Plan, Plan, Plan • Objectives, Outcomes, Goals • S.M.A.R.T. • Focus • Daily • One diary • Chunking
- 15. Prioritise • To Do Lists • Specific • Realistic • Urgent vs Important • Crisis • Quality • Reactive • Time Wasters
- 16. Organise • Write it down • Time slots • Chunking • Break it down • Delegate • Gadgets & Gizmos
- 17. Procrastination Busters • Eat an elephant • Break it down • One step at a time • Do It NOW! • Delegate • Rewards
- 18. Worksheet • What steps do you need to take? [Page 2 - list out your tasks]
- 19. What Now? • Take time to create new habits • Create an action plan • Review your progress, results • Acknowledge, clarify, adjust • Resolve outstanding issues
- 20. For You ... • Download the Time Audit • Check your current time habits • Free feedback on your results
- 21. Questions? ??? Please get in touch if you have any questions
- 22. Thank you Email: info@clareevans.co.uk Phone: 01273 588297 Website: www.clareevans.co.uk Twitter: @clareevans Find me on LinkedIn Read my Blog
Editor's Notes
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- Exercise : Goal setting with a buddy or colleague More interesting and engaging Supports the thinking process Increases the likelihood of achieving your goals What do you want to improve or change? What would success look/feel like? Outline what resources and support you need. Set regular review dates
- Exercise : Goal setting with a buddy or colleague More interesting and engaging Supports the thinking process Increases the likelihood of achieving your goals What do you want to improve or change? What would success look/feel like? Outline what resources and support you need. Set regular review dates
- Getting back in control Understanding the root of the problem
- The UK works the 3 rd longest hours in Europe – behind Austria and Greece 42.7 hours More than 4 million work more than 48 hours a week. 1 in 6 work 60 hours or more and over 5 million work 7 hours unpaid overtime.
- Ex: Take a few minutes to write down what actions you’ll take as a result of this session.