Therese Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hi all. I need some help. Over the past few years, I have started to realize I am a chronic procrastinator. I do a stellar job, but I wait until the last minute and it is stressful. I often imagine how much better of a job I'd do if I started things earlier and planned. The other thing I'm noticing, is that I am frequently tardy. This is due to my lack of planning the night before. How can I overcome this issue? Can someone provide strategies that may have worked for them or someone they know? Link to post Share on other sites
Kingkaneda Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Eat more peanutbutter Link to post Share on other sites
FitChick Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 How can I overcome this issue? Can someone provide strategies that may have worked for them or someone they know? Even if we provided strategies, you'd procrastinate in using them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I do the same things. Part of it is a management "style" called just in time. There has been research that shows some people simply work better on deadline & the end result quality doesn't change. As for morning, set your clothes out the night before. I never manage to do that but I'm OK if when I get in bed, before I go to sleep I at least visualize my next day's outfit . . . in total, outfit, shoes, hose if needed etc. I also hired a professional organizer once who revamped my house & she actually made certain changes that made things easier. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
OpheliaSong Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 It sounds like procrastination and tardiness are your personal habits. Get some books and information on changing habits, and try that. I changed being tardy by resetting my internal clock by thirty minutes...if I had to be somewhere at two p.m. I would continuously tell myself the appointment is at 1:30 p.m. It works. I am never late anymore. Repetition in reminding myself was key. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
CrystalCastles Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I also like to make lists. There's something very satisfying about crossing things off my list, and it makes me want to cross as many things off in one day as I can. So, make some lists! Link to post Share on other sites
LurkerXX Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I like the energy of the last minute too. If I find myself headed this way, I sit down with ONE task and a timer. Fifteen minutes at a time is what works for me-nothing else unless it is an emergency. One of these blocks does not get everything done, but a few of these blocks do. In a job that involves alot of multitasking, I will put two blocks together, and do this 2 or three times during the workday. If the tasks are of a shorter nature, same thing, or job environment does not allow for that, but 5 minutes blocks. Link to post Share on other sites
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