I'm a big procrastinator...?

Question

And I need answers as to how not to procrastinate so much.
I'm NOT looking for "normal" answers like "reward your self" or "think about how you can do the things you like if you finish your work fist". I've tried all these things, but I just don't have enough self control.
I need an answer that's DIFFERENT, yet effective. Thanks!

Answer 1

Simple:

If you're a BIG procrastinator, then the odds are that there has been AT LEAST ONE TIME that your procrastination has had MAJOR, DISASTROUS consequences.

Remember it. Write it down - in complete, lurid, painful detail. Then the next time you're tempted to delay something important...read it over, and ask, "Do I want this to happen AGAIN?"

It SHOULD help...

Answer 2

For me, who is a procrastinator myself, I finally began to do all of my work when I had a goal. I'm a Junior in college and know that I need good grades to get into law school. Before that I didn't care but once I actually had something to set my eyes on I started working hard. Figure out what you want in life and just tell yourself that to get there requires hard work. Just give yourself a drive to succeed and a goal to achieve!

Answer 3

Keep a list of things you keep putting off on the refrigerator door. Everytime you go for a Miller Lite or a Hot Pocket, the list will be there to remind you of what you're putting off. Eventually you'll see the light, and not the light inside the fridge.

Answer 4

Hire a burly life trainer to keep you on track.
Get into a support group to give you exciting ideas and encouragement.
Win the lottery and hire someone to do all the things you procrastinate about... like paying taxes and utility bills.
Make lists and delegate responsibilities... then it's someone else's problem.

Answer 5

I'll let you know tomorrow.