Work from home and finish a job you have to do the next day, and then your mind wanders unexpectedly. On the way, you stop by the kitchen to talk to your spouse, who is also at home. You tell yourself that you want to take some time off and postpone work so you can play video games with your children. Does it sound familiar? It is called the enemy of productivity, and it is called procrastination.
According to Piers Steel, the author of The Procrastination Equation, about 95 percent admit changing jobs. The offender is that it is a matter of time management. It is not. It is a matter of self-management. Delay is about dealing with our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Here are some tips on how to get more energy to prevent procrastination.
Tackle the Big Stuff First
If your task is to eat two frogs, it is better to eat the bigger one first. One method to procrastinate less would be to carry out the most difficult and important projects. The more complicated the tasks are, the more perseverance and resistance we have to do them.
Start Doing
A Zeigarnik effect phenomenon describes one of the easiest methods to overcome procrastination. The Zeigarnik Effect states that not doing a job creates an emotional charge that keeps the work in mind. The only thing that relieves this stress is the completion of the task. Starting a project is often the most challenging part. So the next time …