Yes, we have all been there suffering the awful effects of procrastination, the anxiety, the worry, the frustration even going as far as beating ourselves up and feeling constantly stressed about something ‘hanging over us’.
We know we should just get on with it as we then would feel so much satisfaction and relief, but no, we just put it off.
It might even be something we enjoy so what gets in the way?
My clients often say…
I can’t be bothered
I don’t want to do it right now
I haven’t got time
I will do it another day
Its boring
So whatever the reason the pain gets worse, then eventually the pressure from others ( or yourself) gets too painful and somehow you do the task and get the relief, then you wish you had done it earlier!
What’s ironic is we then procrastinate all over again with something else! and the cycle continues.
Solution please? ( I guess that’s your next question?)
My prime example is my monthly blog which is not my favourite thing to do ( I love the weekly vlogs but have to dig a bit deeper with the written word)
What I LOVE about the blogs is they ALWAYS get done as I use my little simple method to achieve the best outcome.
1.Set a time you COMMIT to doing the task
2.Allow yourself enough time in advance or even a bit longer so you don’t feel pressurised
3.STICK TO IT! Self-discipline is key, no excuses
4.Make it as fun as you can, perhaps a reward at the end helps
5.Remind yourself of the pleasure you will feel when its gets done
This is my fail proof method and has really helped reduce my anxiety and stress.
I still am not madly keen on doing my blogs but the feeling I am getting right now its really great and well worth it!
So off you go, try this method and see how much better you feel.
Now you can put procrastination in its place once and for all!