How to Stop delaying your Work

Do you tend to delay everything to the next day? Don’t worry. It is not only you; procrastination is almost everyone’s problem.

The habit of procrastination can be due to several reasons: lack of concentration, bad time management, lack of interest, fear of failure. 

It can also be due to obsession with perfectionism. 

In this article, you will find some tips that will help you stop procrastination and get on the task you want to do. 

STEP 1: Identify the task you generally postpone

First, try to focus on all the tasks you have at a time; make a list. 

After that, look at the tasks you tend to find uninspiring and cumbersome. Then, identify if the task you try to but cannot get done is some office work, household chores, or a conversation with a specific person.                                                                                                                        

STEP 2: Think of the reasons why you postpone those tasks 

It is crucial to think about why you postpone things. What is making you delay that task?

STEP 3: Think of the solution

After analyzing what and why you delay tasks, it’s time you should come up with the solutions to solve them. You must become brave and face your fears to bring the change. 

STEP 4: Overthinking kills positivity

Don’t think too much about the task at hand. It will make you anxious, and you will end up putting it off for some other day. Just do it and forget about it!

STEP 5: Relax

Don’t burden yourself with too much work. Sleep early, eat well, exercise often, and take breaks at work when you feel the need. Keep a balance.

Written by Pranjal Sinha