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The Depressing Reality of Procrastination (...Sorry It's Late)
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About 20% of the population are self-proclaimed procrastinators.
Procrastination and depression go hand-in-hand. Find out why and learn ways to weaken the link between them.
LOVING NOTE: The things that we love tell us who we are.
*********** 10 STEPS TO OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION **********
1) Create a list and prioritize it
2) Schedule tasks allowing extra time for mishaps
3) Push through and get started
- Use the Nike mindset: "Just do it"
- Use the 5-second rule
4) Be aware of the Zierganick effect: once started, your brain remains focused on a task until it is completed, even if you stop
5) Do the hard stuff first: Eat the live frog
6) Create the right environment and remove distractions
7) Be aware of when you start to stray and get back on track
8) Reduce anxiety:
- Practice controlled breathing
- Use the 5-sense grounding technique
- Change your expectation: Perfect does not exist
- Remember previous successes
- Try a smaller task
- Ask for help
9) Plan a reward for when you are done
10) Cross it off your list
********** CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT **********
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