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4 Ways to Postpone your Procrastination

4 Ways to Postpone your Procrastination

We’ve all done it at some time or other. We put off our exercise routine until tomorrow; we continually delay finishing that project or starting that business.

Procrastination is the mother of all demons and can stop you in your tracks from achieving all that you desire.

Here are five effective processes you can use to slay this giant.

1. Could you do it now?

Hold your breath and jump right in! Putting things off until the last minute is a bad habit and, like all habits, is ingrained in our subconscious minds and hard to break. It feels like the normal thing to do and continue along our path. To complete a task immediately may even feel strange or like a forced action.

2. Take baby steps

Sometimes we procrastinate because the task may be intimidating to us. Perhaps we have no possible clue of where to start. In these cases, it is quite acceptable to take it one step at a time. Say you are preparing a business plan, and for the 5th time this week, you’ve turned on the PC and looked at the blank screen. Or you’ve just remembered you need to do some more research before you begin…you’re still not ready. You need to break down the project into smaller pieces and tackle each bit separately. Make each task an individual project and after completion of each one, celebrate and acknowledge your achievement.

3. Forget it

Why force the issue? If you have been ‘dragging your feet on something for a long time, it may all be for the best. Something, somewhere, is trying to tell you something. That something is your intuition, and it is usually right! Think about something that you have been putting off again and again and again. What are the reasons you need to complete this task in the first place? Does someone want you to do this? What is THEIR agenda? What are YOUR reasons for this lengthy delay? I find it amazing that 99% of the time, I put off doing something; I am thankful that I did! Disregarding a project after a long period of procrastination is usually a last resort.

4. Support team

Do you put off tasks because you feel too big and complex to handle alone? Or because you need assistance? Be honest with yourself. “No man is an island”. Ask for help! Many resources can provide you with all you need to carry out your job. If you’re a solo professional and you put off answering emails, then don’t answer them yourself. Hire an assistant, find some college students that want experience, and get a family member to help. Procrastinating on life-changing activities could result from fear of the unknown. Get a mastermind group together, find a mentor, and join a support group. You don’t have to do it all by yourself. Just ensure that to kick this habit, you do what feels good to you in whatever method you choose. You’ll surely postpone procrastination for a very long time.

Marina Savic

Transformational Holistic Vitality Coach and Mentor

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