How to beat procrastination

[rook32]

I have come across a great method on how to get started on any project. When I need get moving but feel overwhelmed or can't just get started, I set small, achieveable goal. I then go to e.ggtimer.com and set it for either 15 or 30 minutes and make promise to work uninterrupted for that time on my goal.

Here is what usually happens. First, what I thought would take me a long time really doesn't once I sit down and get focused time so I can get the goal done before the time. Second, when the time is up, I usually want to continue because I am in the task and realize it's not as bad as I thought. Third, I can stop after my time committment guilt free because I met my goal or I can set another time later to work another time period later.

This has worked great for me.

[Carmen]

That's a great strategy for getting immediate goals done. Sometimes it can help as well to understand how it is that we make changes in life and maintain them. If you find yourself procrastinating it may be that your goal is in conflict with a value. I wrote a blog about this called 6 Stages of Successful Lifestyle Design (http://www.nunomad.com/blog/6-stages-to-successfully-design-your-lifestyle/). If you're interested to understand more about making maintainable change, you might want to check it out.;)

[Josiah]

Just put off procrastination till tomorrow

[Portto]

Just put off procrastination till tomorrow

Haha that logic reminds me of the saying: "Everything in moderation - including moderation".

[Josiah]

Haha that logic reminds me of the saying: "Everything in moderation - including moderation".

Nice, I haven't heard that one before

[liam75005]

Thanks for this great link ! I use the same method but usually used to use the stopwatch on my cellphone. That one is great as well !