When you've been singing "Tomorrow, tomorrow" for too long, take a look at these tips that can help you nip procrastination in the bud!
- Break up a large task into smaller actions – it will be less overwhelming.
- Become accountable to someone. Tell a friend to call tomorrow to check in on your progress.
- Choose a reward that you like (chocolate, anyone?) and cash in after you’ve completed the task.
- Imagine how great you’ll feel when you’ve gotten it done.
- Identify what tends to get in the way, and then set yourself up for success by removing those distractions. This might mean turning off your phone, folks!
- Create a deadline and commit to getting it done in time.
- Remember that pushing it off will create more work for you later.
- Forget about doing it perfectly. Let yourself be satisfied with an okay job.
- You might be procrastinating because you don’t know how to get the job done by yourself. Don’t be ashamed to reach out and ask for help.
- Do it right now. Yes, stop reading this list and go do what you’ve been pushing off.
