[DOF] Procrastination Tips

What is procrastination?

Putting tasks off and avoiding them until the last minute. Procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions. 

How many people experience procrastination?

For many people, procrastination is a strong and mysterious force that keeps them from completing important or difficult tasks in everyday life. 

How can we stop ourselves from procrastinating?

I believe there are many different ways you can control yourself from procrastinating, although it still may happen here are some tips you can try out.

Writing down your goal and give yourself a deadline. A goal without a deadline can be put off indefinitely which will involve distractions in the process.

Breaking your goal into small pieces. Allowing yourself enough time to get the task completed instead of forcing yourself to do the task at once.

Set up a reward system to ensure you celebrate and acknowledge your progress and small successes as you go along. Different rewards could possibly be hanging out with friends, treating yourself, taking part in a hobby you enjoy  

Taking the time for yourself every day. Taking time to meditate or interact with deep breathing. Get regular feedback from work or school along with tracking your process. 

Although minimising distractions may be quite different, there are different ways you can assist yourself in doing so. Turning all electronic devices off or putting your electronic device on “Do not disturb”. Being prepared to sit down and focus on the task. 

Thank you for reading this thread on procrastination. I hope you have a better understanding of this topic or find the tips useful. Look out for our future DOF threads!

Regards,