If you are not as productive as you'd like or tend to procrastinate, you can become motivated by changing your personal style. The trick lies in making
activities you put off more interesting, easier, and less unpleasant.One way to make a job easier is to break it into smaller jobs. If your task is to file your income tax return, you may view it as time consuming and tedious.
But if you break it into smaller categories such as gather records, download tax software, and prepare a rough draft,
tasks don't seem as difficult and you are likely to complete them in considerably less time.
Some other ways to make those undesirable jobs seem more bearable are to prioritize, use self-discipline, and reward yourself for small accomplishments...
Try to do
least desirable tasks early in
day so you'll look forward to having
rest of
day to concentrate on more pleasant jobs.
Keep in mind that self-discipline is something you do for yourself, not to punish yourself. Make a schedule and stick to it. Don't forget to reward yourself for each step you take in overcoming procrastination.
Positive reinforcement goes a long way in changing negative behaviors.
Here are a few more suggestions as to how you can get motivated and quit procrastinating...
1. Tasks will seem less daunting if you break them into several steps over a few days or weeks. Don't expect yourself to do everything all at once.
2. Don't worry about doing
job perfectly. Once you quit procrastinating, you'll have more time to go back and perfect each particular task. Allowing yourself adequate time to finish a task will give you more time for corrections later.
3. Find a supportive co-worker or friend to help motivate you to get moving.