8 meows to tackle the habit of “procrastinating”

The main causes of procrastination often stem from a change in mentality with events such as:

– Going through a breakup or divorce

– Moving to a new place

– Birth

– Start a new job

– Tired of the current job

Once you’ve identified the reason for the procrastination, practice being patient with yourself, tolerant of discomfort in this habit-changing journey. It is a sign that you are gradually succeeding.

Pay attention to your inner self

The way you talk to yourself has a lot to do with getting rid of any bad habits. The more frustrated and critical of yourself, the heavier your procrastination will be. So instead of telling yourself negative things like “I can’t do this” or “I’m going to put this off forever”, you can think in a more positive way like “I can do it and am doing it right now.” keep this under control.”

Overcoming the first hurdle

A simple yet effective tip to avoid procrastination is that no matter how difficult it is, try to take the first step of the task. Whether or not you continue to procrastinate afterwards, this is still your progress on your journey to breaking this bad habit. Completing the first step is also a good stepping stone for you to move on to the next tasks later.

Break up the work

The more massive your workload, the easier it is to feel overwhelmed and want to procrastinate. So to make everything more possible, break down your tasks and goals until you feel achievable.

Breaks

Taking breaks is important to avoid feeling burned out or overwhelmed, which in turn leads to more procrastination. You can refer to the Pomodoro Technique, work hard for 25 minutes and take a 5-minute break. After 4 such rounds, you can rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Besides, during the break, you should do a bit of physical activity to improve cognitive function, receive more energy and improve mood.

Have a separate workspace

The environment can affect the way you work, especially if you often lack concentration. Make sure your workspace is quiet enough, has the necessary supplies, and is free of distractions.

Reward yourself

With a reward system, you will be more motivated to complete the work. You should set specific milestones and think about the rewards for completing those milestones before you even start work.

Seek help when needed

Don’t hesitate to ask for help from family, friends, and colleagues when you need it. If you’ve seriously taken the steps above to improve your procrastination habit and haven’t seen any results, you should try to see a medical professional, psychologist to check for your mood disorders, if any. .

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