Learn how to get your procrastination under control by understanding why you do the things you do. Plus tips on how to get back to work!
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The fact that you are reading this
means that I stopped procrastinating.
If you are a serial procrastinator who
completely lacks self-control,
First of all, you can relax. You are not alone.
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Second: Congratulations!
If you are reading this because you are
procrastinating about something ATTHIS
VERY MOMENT, then this could be the best
procrastination session you have ever had.
After reading this article you will be
completely aware of the causes of your
terrible affliction as well as 5 handy tips to get
your self-control - under control.
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What is Procrastination?
Procrastination is a coping mechanism, which
results in inaction; caused by anxiety, fear of
failure or negative perfectionism. Carrying out
less urgent tasks in preference to more urgent
ones, or doing more pleasurable things in
place of less pleasurable ones, thus putting off
impending tasks to a later time.
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Why do I do it?
When people procrastinate, they are avoiding
emotionally unpleasant tasks and instead
do something that provides them with a
temporary mood boost.The procrastination
itself then causes shame and guilt, which leads
to more procrastination, causing a vicious
cycle!
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Instant vs. Delayed Gratification
When we procrastinate we are taking a task
that does not give us any immediate
satisfaction and replacing it with a less
important task that makes us happy in the
short term.
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Delayed Gratification
However, if you manage to log off facebook
and do the boring not-fun work now, you will
receive a benefit in the long run. Good grades
for example or graduating.When you do this
you will feel pretty good about yourself.
Delayed Gratification
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How do we fix ourselves?
How can you go about making sure that you
get the boring but important tasks done
instead of wasting time making yourself
temporarily happy?
Here are some tips…
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1: Fix your perception of time
Instead of thinking you have 3 days to
complete that assignment, think of it as 72
hours. Instead of having two weeks to study,
you only have 14 days. It sounds simple but
this has a huge impact.
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2: Know your weakness
Identify what is giving you instant gratification
when you procrastinate.When you catch
yourself doing it next time. Realise what is
going on and get back to work.
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4: Put your tasks into context
Realise that the unpleasant small task you are
doing now is part of a bigger picture that will
give you gratification in the long run.
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5: Create Habits
Instead of leaving the work required to
achieve a big goal right up until the deadline,
break the task down into smaller achievable
pieces that can be practiced everyday.
Completing a small task only requires a small
amount of willpower.
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The ultimate tool for fighting
procrastination?
Self awareness: Understanding why you are
unproductive when you should be working on
more important tasks. It is your ability to stop,
reflect and refocus on what is important that
will ultimately decide how productive and
successful you are.
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