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How to procrastinate less
It made me
organized
 "I've always been more inclined to go play then to hunker down and do what needs to be done. I'd gotten really good at working under intense pressure.... like writing a paper HOURS before it's due. I've gotten tons better. "
How I did it: While this is a goal that you can never really be totally 'done' with, you can always improve, I still feel that I've moved forward with it enough to call it complete. I used to be such a huge procrastinator that it would affect me emotionally (I'd feel stressed or guilty) and physically,(because I would lose sleep trying to catch up on something). I decided that I would benefit in many ways by getting more on top of things. So first got rid of things that were distracting. I unplugged my internet cord when I was doing homework, and kept books that weren't pertaining to the topic at hand in my desk. I designated a specific time each day in which I had to get so much of something done in a certain amount of time. For example, if I needed to go to the bank and study for an exam one day, I'd set aside a few hours to get those things done. I didn't allow myself to do anything else until I had completed those tasks. Don't try to keep the same hours every day though. I know that personally, my schedrule is so busy and varied that I can't designate the same hours every day. So if I need to get something done I tailor my hours to fit the day.
Lessons & tips: Some things are also easier if you have a friend. Studying or maybe laundry or grocery shopping can be helpful with a friend. Just be careful that chore time doesn't turn into social time. Eat well. It's hard to concentrate if you're hungry or thirsty. Even if it sounds like a pain, write down your goals for the day/week/month. Even if its just a little to-do-list on a sticky note. Just keep it where you can see it. Reward yourself. After you're done of course. Get a movie or go out for coffee or something.
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twistedion has been very busy.
How I did it: When i decided i wanted to procrastinate less i, of course, procrastinated doing anything about it. Finally, I decided that I was spending more time avoiding what I had do to than I would've spent just getting the job done. When this occurred to me, it was quite easy to stoke up some ambition and just start checking things off of my list.I'm still a little bad about going outside (I'm kind of socially dysfunctional so it's a hard hang-up … Read how I did it…
Cessie is a Self-Knowing Lifelong Learning Tree Hugger
How I did it: As that wise old guy Aristotle said, it's about habits...so I broke the bad ones and retrained myself.I first identified and really noticed the feelings my behaviour generated; when I put things off I have a vaguely uneasy, guilty feeling nagging away in the pit of my stomach and back of my mind; when I complete something I feel proud of myself, grounded and positive about myself. I also feel like I deserve to pursue hobbies and pleasure… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Learnt from many years of study experience - procrastinations leads to apathy now and more pain later.Budget your time, and stick to it. Start small.Write rapidly with the intention of rewriting later.You will slip up. You're only human. Make up for it right now. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I didn't. I probably need someone to help me with this. It's a probem. … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I organized myself. For school I'm taking this AVID class, ( Advancement via indiviual determention) And they really help get off on the right foot, and get into a great college! Don't procrastinate about your goal to stop procrastinating! :) Read how I did it…
Lemon_Seed is making a plan for the summer
I know that I will never be able to completely stop procrastinating, which is, in fact, a good thing. Life would become too boring if I did. Still, I guess I procrastinate too much. I should be able to get some things done, at least…
Um…today I thought about writing a list of things to do…but I didn’t.
So instead I watched old “How I Met Your Mother” episodes while attempting to juggle.
As quoted from 300 “Hell of a good start.” Not.
can i get back to this one later?
lol!
...and i know the picture is not related… but it’s funny!
This is what leads to lots of things on my list.
- Test? Ehh I got time to study later…
- Learn Excel and Access? I got time…
- Not watch youtube videos? Just one more…
- Write down goals and things to do today? Maybe later…
Dang…I got a big problem. This is better than some of the other goals on my list. I should write down all the things I didn’t put off each day.
kinorkahol will be ok!
I need to get organized and get going. I wish I could also be less fearful!
Heh, I joined 43 things while procrastinating on some university work! Promptly I noted that I need to procrastinate less! I promptly continued procrastination and have not completed as much work as I ought to have done.
I have got nearly %50 of my word count done at least?
A friend told me that if I don’t do my work it won’t get done, and I’m the only person who can do it. So I just need to bite the bullet and get on with it.
so I’ve been a lot better about it this year in general about getting work done on time. however, i’m currently procrastinating by being on this website. I’m going to have a really busy week so if I get through it without procrastinating too much I’ll consider this accomplished.
AmethystKate is contemplative
I have now reviewed / commented & started 32 goals to achieve in my life… yet not studied for my exams..
Not going so well…
AmethystKate is contemplative
Its not that I am lazy – its just I can’t prioritise… At work I always come home with the things I should have done..did other things instead.
I need to learn to stick to the promises I tell myself & trust myself that if I do this then I will feel better / have more free time.
BloomingIris holds her petals open for the world's embrace
Ah, yes! I took care of some tasks I was putting off for a long time! There are more to go, but I’m doing pretty darn well. I even called about my taxes. I sent a VERY bold business email/proposition. It seems that the fact that I am trying to get over a situation with a guy is pushing me to really try to love and nurture myself through this hard time. He kind of made me feel like a failure.
I don’t usually feel like such a failure, especially not socially, but this boy made me feel that way. See more in my boy goal thing…
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Heather asks,
“I need some serious help with this, otherwise I'll be sooo stressed for the next 4 years... does anyone have some great advice for this? I've tried a lot of time management techniques but I just can't get motivated.”
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