Procrastinating?
We usually feel like procrastinating when we hate a job. But it feels bad when we don’t want to do it, and yet, we are obliged to finish it a certain period of time. So tendency is we get anxious but do nothing about it. We will just act upon it when the deadline comes, which may result to a total disaster.
So, how can we do the jobs we hate and finish it just in time or before the deadline?
- Start from the easiest part. While you are conditioning yourself to get started with the task, you do the one that you think is the easiest to do. This way, you are gradually doing the job.
- Set a schedule. You can set a schedule on when and how long you will do the job each day. You will be able to prepare yourself that you will do it at a certain time. But be sure to follow your schedule.
- Divide the task. In the schedule that you have made, set the amount of job you have to finish. If you cannot finish it with the time you set, go overtime if you feel like continuing it. If not, you can stop and add some more time on the next time you’re going to do it.
- Set a deadline for yourself. Set a deadline which is ahead of the original one. This will help you give more time for corrections.
- Self-discipline. It is very important that you have self-discipline to avoid procrastination. This is also a good way to improve your self-discipline.
- Motivation. Keep yourself motivated in doing the job. By doing it, just think that it will lessen your burden. Be motivated that by the time you finish your job, you’ll be free from it.
There are still many ways on how to fight procrastination. But it is important that you stay motivated and self-disciplined to be able to do your jobs.