HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING?

Procrastination is when a person intentionally or habitually delays or puts off doing something that is really important and should be done at any cost. So if you're someone who finds excuses to postpone your assignments or any other work, then this is for you.

 

Procrastination is basically different from being lazy because you often choose to do something that is less important than the task that you are actually supposed to do. whereas laziness is all about being inactive or unproductive. Procrastination involves ignoring an extremely important task and doing something else that is easier or more entertaining. But when left unchecked, it can have huge consequences.

 

When you keep on postponing something that is really important for your studies or career, it can lead to less productivity, and you might as well fail to achieve your goals. It can also make you feel guilty and question your capability to do things, which can lead to depression and anxiety. To overcome this issue, all you need to do is accept and recognise that you are procrastinating. Try to find out why you are actually doing it and the situations that lead you to procrastinate. Don't wait for the right mood or the right time to start doing a task. Try to create a schedule and be more organised. Make a to-do list for the day and challenge yourself to finish all the tasks before going to bed. Make your work more interesting so that you don't feel like postponing it. Try to split up bigger projects into smaller and more manageable chunks and take breaks in between so that you don't feel exhausted. Always finish the huge tasks first so that you'll get a lot of time to enjoy the rest of your day without having to worry about them. Every time you complete an important task on time, promise yourself a reward. Ask one of your friends to check up on you to make sure that you have completed the assigned tasks. Try and minimise any kind of distraction, and then you'll never feel like procrastinating.