Tips for overcoming procrastination

[michaelArc]

Cheers, thanks!

 

[Irishmom2]

I agree with Lou2U! I am out of likes for today, so here is one for each of you.

 

[JamalChristophr]

Sorry, I forgot to answer. What was the question again?

 

[Greenfields]

I Was going to answer,but I forgot to when I got carried away daydreaming

 

[ikthus]

I have issues with procrastination too, so I know how you feel. I’m still by no means perfect, but this article helped me out a lot.

Why Procrastinators Procrastinate — Wait But Why

The full story about why procrastinators routinely ruin their own lives.

waitbutwhy.com

It’s actually a pretty entertaining read, and breaks down what goes on in your mind while procrastinating in a way that’s memorable and easy to digest. I would also recommend offering up your duties for the souls in Purgatory.

 

[Greenfields]

I tend to procrastinate much much more when I feel I don’t have any goals or direction .It can take some serious thinking and redirection.Freewheeling can make life go by all too quickly.

 

[JamalChristophr]

I’ve been procrastinating going to the supermarket all day. It is increasing as an impending requirement at present, so I’m going now.

As an idea, there might be some quotations in proverbs or sirach and other places in scripture that could motivate one to give up the bad habit of procrastination.

 

[goodcatholic]

Early morning routine is the key. Get your “must dos” out of the road, so you can relax more later in the day.
But I’m as guilty as you in some areas, eg. prayer

 

[Greenfields]

(A happy St Patrick’s feast day to you GC )

 

[Augustinian]

What is your best advice for overcoming procrastination

Procrastination is one of my biggest virtues. Some day I was hoping to get around to starting a program to teach it.

 

[goodcatholic]

Give yourself self-imposed deadlines

and talk to yourself like this:
“if you don’t this by then there will be serious consequences. Do you understand?”

 

[StephieNorthCo]

Somehow, I never get around to that aspect.

 

[JamalChristophr]

I would just thumb my nose at my own threats.

 

[on_the_hill]

Procrastination can be a symptom of other problems. Or perhaps a manifestation of other problems, like anxiety or ADD. If it really becomes a serious obstacle in your life, you might want to talk to someone about it, even your family doctor.

 

[JamalChristophr]

Yes, I have ADD and am a horrible procrastinator.

I have been known to put off eating for a week because it was such a bother. (jk)

 

[crenfro]

Hello.

You and I must be related. I want to write a book and have been procrastinating for years.

 

[JamalChristophr]

Stop wanting to write the book. Problem solved.

 

[crenfro]

Hello.

I’m going to put off stopping to write the book.