Procrastination Busting
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
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
Worksheet
• What do you procrastinate about?
[Column 1]
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Consequences
• Lost opportunities
• Wasted time and effort
• Financial
• Stress
• Guilt
Worksheet
• What are the consequences
• Financial
• Physical
• Emotional
[Column 2]
Reasons
• Lack of motivation
• Boredom
• Skill (lack of)
• Overwhelm
• Poor time management
Reasons
• Personal problems
• Self-doubt
• Fear
• Distractions
• Perfectionism
Worksheet
• What are your main reasons?
• What are you putting off?
[Page 2]
Benefit?
• What is it?
• Positive
• Negative
Worksheet
• What is the benefit?
[Page 2 - Column 1 & 2]
Good procrastination
• It’s not all bad
• Lack of information
• Making a decision
3 Key Strategies
• Plan
• Prioritise
• Organise
Plan, Plan, Plan
• Objectives, Outcomes, Goals
• S.M.A.R.T.
• Focus
• Daily
• One diary
• Chunking
Prioritise
• To Do Lists
• Specific
• Realistic
• Urgent vs Important
• Crisis
• Quality
• Reactive
• Time Wasters
Organise
• Write it down
• Time slots
• Chunking
• Break it down
• Delegate
• Gadgets & Gizmos
Procrastination Busters
• Eat an elephant
• Break it down
• One step at a time
• Do It NOW!
• Delegate
• Rewards
Worksheet
• What steps do you need to take?
[Page 2 - list out your tasks]
What Now?
• Take time to create new habits
• Create an action plan
• Review your progress, results
• Acknowledge, clarify, adjust
• Resolve outstanding issues
For You ...
• Download the Time Audit
• Check your current time habits
• Free feedback on your results
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Procrastination busting

Editor's Notes

  • #3 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.
  • #4 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.
  • #5 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.
  • #6 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.
  • #7 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.
  • #10 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.
  • #12 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.
  • #14 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
  • #15 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
  • #17 Getting back in control Understanding the root of the problem
  • #19 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.
  • #20 Ex: Take a few minutes to write down what actions you’ll take as a result of this session.