Techniques To Manage Procrastination

Techniques To Manage Procrastination: "Techniques To Manage Procrastination

Set Priorities.
Not: I don't know where to begin, so I can't begin at all. Not: I have to do EVERYTHING! Nothing less will do. Instead: The most important step is to pick one project to focus on.

Break the Task Down into Little Pieces Not: There's so much to do, and it's so complicated. I'm overwhelmed by my English term paper. Instead: I don't have to do the whole project at once. There are separate small steps I can take one at a time to begin researching and drafting my paper. Set Up Small, Specific Goals. Not: I have to write my thesis within two months. Instead: If I write 2 pages per day, Monday-Friday, I can finish a 1st draft in 1 month. I'll have a revised final draft in 2 months. Take One Small Step at a Time. Not: It's too much. I'll never get it all done Instead: What is the one next step on my list? I'll concentrate on that step for right now Reward Yourself Right Away When You Accomplish a Small Goal. Not: I can't take any time out until I'm completely finished. Instead: I spent an hour working. Now I'll call a friend. Use a Time Schedule. Not: I must devote the whole week to this project Instead: I can use these times this week to work on my project: Monday 7-8; Tuesday 7-9; Saturday 10-12. Learn How to Tell Time. Not: Sorting through these papers and reorganizing my file cabinet will be a snap. It won't take me more than an hour, so I can do it any time. Instead: Sorting papers always takes longer than I expect, so I'll start tonight. I'll spend 1 hour filing 1 stack of papers. Optimize Your Chances for Success. Not: I'll do my writing this weekend at home. Instead: I'll write during the week in a library. (Choose whatever conditions are optimal for you to get work done.) Delegate, if Possible. Not: I am the only person in the world who can do this. Instead: I don't have to do this all by myself. I can ask someone else to do part of the job and still feel a sense of accomplishment. Just Get Started. Not: I can't write this speech until inspiration hits. Instead: I'll write what first comes to mind, then improve it later. Look at What You Have Accomplished. Not: I have hardly made a dent in all there is to do. Instead: I have reviewed my lecture notes and read 3 chapters. That won't guarentee me an 'A', but it's more than I did yesterday. Be Realistic! Not: I should be able to work full-time, take 4 classes, be president of the Esperanto Club, spend more time with friends, and play tennis 2 hours a day with no trouble at all. Instead: I have limits. I can take on fewer responsibilities and still like myself."

1 comments:

Unknown said...

This is Great...i gotta try this at home :D