Procrastinating is not a bad habit but rather an unhealthy one. You tend to prioritize unimportant things and by the end of the day, nothing gets done. If you are willing to change, you have to stay committed and be determined to break away from it. Procrastination has its own temptations and pushes you away from any tasks or chores.
1. Schedule Your Tasks
Habits are hard to break away. This is probably the right time to build a new habit and stick to it. Set a proper schedule when you are assigned a new task. It is easier to breakdown each process and would feel less like a chore.
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This could also work for big projects. Split it into mini tasks. Start off with the easy ones and tackle the larger parts as you go along. Having a deadline in mind is the best way to get things done. The pressure to finish a task within a specific timeframe will give you no time to idle around.
2. A Gadget-Free Desk
You are more likely to spend your time checking your phone or scrolling through your social media feed every now and then. Remove any devices or gadgets from your workspace. You will be able to concentrate better without the constant pings from texts messages, notifications and even unnecessary phone calls. The urge to unlock your gadgets and devices lessens and it sharpens your focus overtime.
3. Prep in advance
Plan ahead and prepare the night before. Get everything ready 30 minutes before your bedtime. If you are going to gym in the morning, pack your gym clothes and shoes before hand. Do up a checklist to ensure that you have everything. This is also a good way to fix a healthy grab and go breakfast or lunch.
4. Morning Workout
A 10-minute workout in the morning helps release endorphins and it increases your productivity level. Get your body warmed up with a morning a jog. If you are not ready to invest in a gym membership or going outdoors, you could always exercise at home. You get to stay within your budget with a no-equipment workout. Here is a 10 – minute easy workout you can do at home.
5. A Proper Workspace
Forget going to your favorite café to work on that big project. Also, never try to work in the comfort of you own home. That is because you will never get around to finishing it on time. Instead, opt for a serviced office near you area. It has a professional business environment and doesn’t require a long-term lease. Alternatively, if you are looking for a cheaper option, try a co-working space.
6. (10+2)*5 formula
Spend 10 minutes working on a single task.
Reward yourself with a 2 minutes break.
Repeat cycle for 5 times.
Within this one-hour timeframe, you are producing real results and have become more productive. You have to strictly follow the time limits. You do not need to finish the task within ten minutes, just bring it forward. If your task is completed within 10 minutes, go ahead and take a 2 minutes break before starting the next task for another 10 minutes. Once you have adjusted to the method, you would eventually skip the breaks and stay on track. (Experts believes that you may need at least 21 days before sticking to a habit or procedure)