Ways To Beat Procrastination

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          Have you experienced that moment when you have a lot of tasks needed to be done and you don't know where to begin with? Then you ended up contemplating your whole life and finishing not even a single task. Well, you're not alone, I've done it a numerous time!. Today, I'm gonna share with you some ways that helps me beat procrastination. Here they are:

• Plan Ahead 

          I find it difficult to get a task done when I don't know what to get done. The solution is to make a Task list / To-do list. You can write your list in a notebook, sticky note, index card, or on a to-do list sheet. (Click HERE to download for free the Printable To-do List Sheet that I made). Put the most important task at the top and the least important task at the bottom. Then, one by one, go through the items on your list, do them, and cross them off once they're done.

• Eliminate Distractions

         Distractions are everywhere, you need to avoid it in order to do your tasks efficiently. Social media websites prevent us to give our full attention in doing a task. Click HERE to find out how to temporarily block distracting websites. If you're going to study, be sure to do it in a quiet and well lit place. Don't study in a room where you can be easily distracted by TV, video games, etc. 

• Think About Your Goals In Life

          You might find yourself lacking in motivation or feeling lazy, just remind yourself of your goals in life. Let's say that currently you're a student, your goals are to graduate with a degree, to get a decent job, and to have a better life. Always consider that a small task (like doing your homework) is also stepping stone for you to reach your goals. 

• Time Yourself

            " The Pomodoro Technique is a time management philosophy that aims to provide the user with maximum focus and creative freshness, thereby allowing them to complete projects faster with less mental fatigue.

The process is simple. For every project throughout the day, you budget your time into short increments and take breaks periodically. You work for 25 minutes, then take break for five minutes.

Each 25-minute work period is called a “pomodoro”, named after the Italian word for tomato. Francesco Cirillo used a kitchen timer shaped like a tomato as his personal timer, and thus the method’s name." - Lifehack.org

www.pomodorotechnique.com

• Last Tip!
  
      Stop reading this post and go back to work! :). I hope the that tips above will help you to beat procrastination and become more productive.