Procrastination

Fortunately, there are a number of different things you can do to fight procrastination and start getting things done on time.  Make a to-do list :   To help keep you on track, consider placing a due date next to each item. Take baby steps :   Break down the items on your list into small, manageable steps so that your tasks don’t seem so overwhelming. Recognize the warning signs :   Pay attention to any thoughts of procrastination and do your best to resist the urge. If you begin to think about procrastinating, force yourself to spend a few minutes working on your task. Eliminate distraction :   Ask yourself what pulls your attention away the most—whether Instagram, Facebook updates, or the local news—and turn off those sources of distraction. Pat yourself on the back :   When you finish an item on your to-do list on time, congratulate yourself and reward yourself by indulging in something you find fun. 

One of the biggest factors contributing to procrastination is the notion that we have to feel inspired or motivated to work on a task at a particular moment. The reality is that if you wait until you're in the right frame of mind to do certain tasks (especially undesirable ones), you will probably find that the right time simply never comes along and the task never gets completed. The following are a few other factors that cause procrastination: Academics Researchers suggest that procrastination can be particularly pronounced among students. According to researchers, there are some major cognitive distortions that lead to academic procrastination. Depression Procrastination can also be a result of depression. Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and a lack of energy can make it difficult to start (and finish) the simplest task. Depression can also lead to self-doubt. When you can't figure out how to tackle a project or feel insecure about your abilities, you might find it ea

Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off tasks until the last minute, or past their deadline. Some researchers define procrastination as a "form of self-regulation failure characterized by the irrational delay of tasks despite potentially negative consequences. Whether you're putting off finishing a project for work, avoiding homework assignments, or ignoring household chores, procrastination can have a major impact on your job, your grades, and your life. In most cases, procrastination is not a sign of a serious problem. It's a common tendency that most people give in to at some point or another. Why do people procrastinate? Willpower is often perceived to be the leading cause of procrastination, but it is mainly our intrinsic motivation that helps us to overcome the habit of putting things off on daily basis. 1. W ith more freedom to make our own decisions and to perform our actions, we have become easily confused about what is a priority , what is essential