Are You Stuck in a Cycle of Procrastination?

Procrastination: that undesirable time gap between intention and action.

We’re all guilty of procrastination from time to time, and it is one of the biggest time management enemies and productivity killers. You intend to do something, but drag your feet.

What are you waiting for?

Are you ready to break your procrastination habit? Take a few easy steps today to start new habits that will help you to become more efficient and get more done in less time.

Do you have several small tasks to handle today? Don’t wait! It’s easy to put off things that are simple for later, but they add up over the course of your day. If you have a task that you can complete in just a few minutes, do it right away, avoid letting the simple things become overwhelming in number and clutter in your work area and schedule.

Make appointments with yourself. If you have a task or project requiring focus, make an appointment with yourself on your calendar to complete it. Set a timer, become unavailable to your coworkers of other people wanting your attention, turn off pop-ups and focus on your project. You’ll finish much faster if you can prevent interruptions and stick to your schedule.

Make a goal for tomorrow, today. Before you leave your office tonight, make yourself a goal for tomorrow. Write it down. Add it to your schedule. Make a plan to achieve whatever it is that will be important to you at work in the morning. Set yourself up for success before leaving for the day so you arrive ready in the morning to be productive.

If you find you’re stuck in a cycle of procrastination and want to get out, Simply Placed can help, too! Join our virtual productivity program, “It’s About Time”, and let Debbie teach you strategies that can help you get unstuck!

What are you waiting for?

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Debbie Rosemont is a Certified Professional Organizer, Productivity Consultant and Trainer and Owner of Simply Placed. Simply Placed teaches organized systems and productive habits that allow busy professionals to maximize their time, focus on their priorities, reduce stress, improve their customer service and increase their bottom line. She is the author of Six-Word Lessons to Be More Productive.

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