My ways to stop procrastinating

          Hello there, dear reader! Welcome back to my humble blog, where I talk about all things related to procrastination. Ah, procrastination, I know it like an old friend, like the back of my hand. So far in my blog, we've covered the 'why' of procrastination, focusing primarily on the scientific aspects of it, as well as the various personal factors involved. If you're interested and you happened to miss out on those posts, scroll down to check them out. In this post, I will be presenting solutions to the problem at hand, or in other words, I'm going to tell you ways to stop procrastinating. Keep in mind, these are my personal methods that help me get the job done.

          Tip #1: Break a task into bite-sized pieces.
As mentioned in my previous post, a common cause of procrastination is confusion. This surges when a task is too big or too daunting to even fathom how to take it on. In personal experiences, I have found that if you separate one big project into several little ones, it really makes it easier to get it done.

          Tip #2: Make lists, lots of them.
Ask any of my friends, and they will tell you that I am a huge fan of making lists. When I have many things to get done, a list really helps me to organize my ideas and know exactly what I need need to take on. I personally first write down off of the top of my head all the things that I need to get done. Afterwards, I list them from most important to least important, then I proceed to getting them done, checking each one off my list once completed. 



          Tip #3: Change locations.
I, like many people, get easily distracted by things going on around me. For example, if I'm trying to get homework done in an area full of people and noises, I most likely won't complete my work. That is why it is ideal to pick a work space that is relatively quiet, where you can dive head-first into finishing your work. Some examples of locations are: a library, alone in your room, or maybe even a quiet little café.

          Tip #4: Just do it.
Most of the time, the hardest part of getting a task done is simply to get started. So if all your other efforts fall through, just sit down, and force yourself to start the task. Trust me, everything after that will be smooth sailing.

 


          With that being said, I conclude this post on my ways to stop procrastinating. If you decide to try out one of my tips, let me know in the comments section. Stay tuned for my upcoming posts. :)