According to Wikipedia, Procrastination is the following;
Procrastination refers to the counterproductive deferment of actions or tasks to a later time. Psychologists often cite such behavior as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision.[1] Schraw, Wadkins, and Olafson have proposed three criteria for a behavior to be classified as procrastination: it must be counterproductive, needless, and delaying.[2]
I always thought that procrastination was just avoiding something you know needs to be done. I think feeling guilt over not getting everything done in a single day could be unwarranted. It's about knowing your priorities and setting (key word coming), REALISTIC goals. So how do we do that....or learn to do that easily?
Here are some tips I found on the internet and some of my own;
1.) Most websites will say start small and work your way up. In other words if you want to be a Gold Medalist and have never been in any sports your whole life, this is considered an unrealistic goal and you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. You can start small by getting involved in some sort of sport and finding what appeals to you. Go from there.
2.) Create a time -line and dates for small achievable goals to be completed to build confidence.
3.) Make sure your goals are for you and your priorities based off of what you want for your life. These goals have to be for you! They cannot come from pressure from others to be something other than what you truly are. Obviously goals to help your family are great, but they have to be because that is what you want to do.
4.) Solveyourproblem.com says to make sure to "motivate" yourself. Find ways to motivate yourself when going for a goal. The goal itself should be motivating.
5.) Get specific with your goals.
6.) Have a few goals at a time, rather than too many which can cause overload. It's important to know your priorities.
What do you do to achieve your goals?
Any good stories you want to share on my blog?
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