Sunday, May 17, 2009

5 tips to overcome procrastination

1. Divide your large or difficult work into small managable unit. Then work on one at a time. Concentrate only on this small task until its complete.

2. Set a time limit or deadline for each task. Remember that each project expands to the time allotted to it.

3. Don't set your expectations too high. If the first task is very hard or difficult, then you are more likely to defer that task. Start with something real simple. It will boost your self-confidence.

4. Take some time to set goals for the next day. You will be amazed to see how much clarity it will give when working for those goals. See in mind the long term benefits of achieving each goal and think how achievement of these goals is important to me.

5. Reward yourself. Short term benefits is a strong motivator to keep you in track. Reward yourself with a cup of coffee or call a friend of yours. It does't matter whether the reward is small or big.