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Ending procrastination may seem like something that can’t be attained.
You’ve likely procrastinated for a long time, and are so used to it by now that you can’t imagine yourself being productive. But, there is a way, and here are some tips that will really help stop procrastinating, if you put them to use:
Make time for breaks
If work seems overwhelming, you may have made too little breaks.
For example, working on the computer may strain the eyes, so you need to get up every 30 or 40 minutes and take a few minutes to rest your eyes properly.
Otherwise, even if you are not tired, it may seem so if you just strained your eyes.
Taking a few minutes break every once in awhile, stretching yourself and taking a short walk around the office will refresh you and help you get ready for the next chunk of work.
Find an inspiring workspace
This is one of those undervalued tips that people often read and never put into action.
Namely, if you are lucky enough to choose your work space, choose the one that is full of light that energizes you and fills you with positivity.
Otherwise, try to make your workspace as pleasant as possible. Bring in plants, pictures that inspire you, like those of your family, clean the clutter!
Clutter in the office can clutter your mind too, even if it may not seem so at first.
Set realistic goals
Setting realistic goals is important. You may want to be the emperor of the world, but you certainly won’t achieve that without breaking your goals into small, actionable tasks, and break those down into even smaller tasks.
Making your task actionable is the key. Something you can do right
Prioritize
Prioritizing tasks is just as important as is making them actionable. If you want to be a pro sportsman, you can’t put anything but practice and eating right first in your life.
You’ve got to give your whole self to your goal. When you do, it’s easy to figure out what your priorities are.
Even if your goal is just short term, in order to be more efficient you need to sit down and write down what steps you can take, in small chunks like described above, and after that sort them by priority – the ones that you need to do first and can’t do without are your top priority, of course.
For example if you are writing a post – first you would make subheadings that would help you know in your mind what you will write about in general, then would come the research, and after that the first draft.
Second, third draft and so on come later, and are far less important.
Think positively
If you can always be positive, then there is nothing you won’t be able to achieve.
Many people remain positive by using positive affirmations which they repeat to themselves each day either when they wake up or just before they get to sleep.
Positive affirmations can also help people end their procrastination, among other things.
Find your sweet spot
Finding your sweet spot means learning about yourself. Figure out what the best time to get up is for you. What foods feel best when you eat them? Who out of the people you know motivates you best, who and what gives you the most energy?
It may take some time to figure out what your sweet spot is, but it’s well worth it in the end, as you will at least double your productivity.
Hello Dear
i am very impressed with your post really and your points are very useful and your 1st point is must for everyone and positive behavior must for everyone because positive behavior is solving many problem, so thanks for sharing me:-)
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Everyone has their own sweet spot I believe. Just give it sometime you’ll find it.
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This is a real good post and really helpful. The urgency of things can be different in cases but the calm and composed approach can be maintained over a longer period for real success. Thank you for sharing this post with us.
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Sleeping time is a huge factor of procastination for me. If I wake up early, I feel productive but if I wake up late, I feel like doing nothing
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Same here, but usually I find that the days I sleep in way too long are the days where I have too much to do. Sleeping: the ultimate form of procrastination for me. Nice post, thanks
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I definitely worry about how the amount of time I spend looking at a computer screen affects my eyes. On another note, knowing how to prioritize is often the key to tackling a large task. Work smarter and not harder.
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Hey Thomas,
Pretty nice points, I think prioritizing your task is really essential it helps you to avoid wastage of time and effort. It also helps you to be focused and complete important task as quickly as possible.
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I do agree that taking breaks regularly really works well.
I would also say that you should have a good intake of fluids such as the fruit juices or water. They really help in refreshing you.
Thus, the productivity of your work increases.
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Hi Thomas ,
Thanks for sharing the tips , i think you have mentioned very correct points here. Taking interval breaks and inspiring workspace , i liked this two most important point.
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ha ha ha.., great Image here thomas.., ‘ cat procrastinating ‘ seems very funny…!
By the way very nice article.., procrastination ruins hard work.., their we should keep working..
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i am really very impressed really and i think you are right and according to me health is wealth it means every one are need break really and positive thinking is must so thanks for sharing
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Yes you are right break is needed and if you don’t take a breath after a long run it will not keep your health good.Last month i was a problem on my eyes and gone to physician and have a medicine he prescribe me a drop for eyes and tablet for headache.Last month i work 40 to 50 hours per week and this problem occurs.
Thanks
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You know you makes some great points, but I’m just guna comment on that last one. Find your sweet spot. It seems like some people think they have to just force their way through their to do list, regardless of how they feel.
Not that you should be putting everything off, but if you can find your sweet spot, and do the work when/how it flows naturally, not only will you be more productive, but your quality of work will also improve.
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Speaking about sweet spot, some people tend to work at late night. They give some reasons, because most of time, a very quiet environment (with absolutely no distraction) will bring peace and tend to give more productivity while you’re working on something that need creativity. They will get a full throttle of ideas. But, it affects their healths and makes you sleepy when you should work in the morning.
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I definitely think that setting a realistic goal and prioritizing tasks are crucial when its comes to ending the procrastination cycle. Once you are able to come up with an attainable goal you can start taking steps towards realizing that goal. Prioritizing those steps will only get you that much closer that much faster. Great post and definitely sound advice!
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Hi Thomas,
Solid tips here and guilty in some of them
Breaks and realistic goals are must.
To prioritize for example, with emails is very important making filters, and answer them as quick as possible, to not being all day avoiding the important tasks already planned.
And of course, being positive make a good vibe with the universe, achieving them in a better way
Cheers,
Gera
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Hi,
Nice tips. Ending Procrastination is really hard but not impossible.
Taking a break and finding your sweet spots are good points to be mentioned.
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Finding your sweet spot or ‘zone’ by adjusting your priorities and time with a clear vision of what it is you’re wanting to accomplish is what will get you there. That and having some accountability for your action. Great post, thanks.
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Hey Thomas,
Nice post and Thanks for sharing these tips with us. It really helps us. Positive thinking is very important thing for everyone and change the way we view towards work. By fixing our goal and taking shorts break really help us to stop procrastinate.
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I really believe it’s all in the mind. Be it finding your sweet spot or positive thinking. If you can overcome temptation, everything else falls in place.
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Great information – thank you. I cannot agree with this advice more. Procrastination kills the best of us, but as long as you stick to a regimen anyone can beat it.
Thanks for the post!
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This is amazing! One must schedule the things on time & finish it on time. Delaying won’t help!
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Amazing. Tips that keep you one step ahead of procrastination.
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Hi, Thomas
The “Find an inspiring workspace” hit the spot for me. It is so important!!!
It is amazing how our environment influences our subconscious and we don’t know where the ‘negative’ thoughts are coming from, but it could simply come from a broom that sits in the corner (or the mess, for that matter).
Thank you so much for this!
Llyane
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Realistic goals is most important in a journey, online or offline no matter what.
Best regards from I. C. Daniel
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The advice given by you on procrastinating is very nice
From your Tips one can understand that you can Fight to procrastinating and can get more work done and even spare time for rest so that your mind remain active and creative which is necessary in field of blogging.
Most of Bloggers have to spend there most of time on computer and that is not good for eye so, Do follow this advice for your own benefit
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Great tips Thomas. Procrastination is the killer of time. The majority of our time is spent on our future. Living in the present moment is a lot important. Don’t waste your time boggling down your mind with the thoughts of the future. Be here now by Ramdass was one of the books I loved which concentrated on these things.
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Procrastination is a thief of time and all work without play make Jack a dull boy… Procrastinating while blogging must not be encouraged else one may not finally succed
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Having a good workplace keeps you regular in your work and makes you fit and healthy unless those who had made there home a workplace.
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I love this post. Makes me want to reflect in what I am doing to myself as I am currently preoccupied with so many online projects. Should be reconsidering a self-friendly schedule and goals.
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Procrastination is 1 of the major reason people not achieve what they should!!
They keep on delaying stuff!! This is totally crap.
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I have seen that Procrastinating is more common whenever we make unreasonable goals. Sometimes when my goals are achievable, I tend to get things done a lot faster.
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