Is there some sort of remedy to cure procrastination?

Question

Yeah, and the old " Oh I will come back and answer this question later" gig is really old.

And trust me, I searched for an answer on this forum, before I asked, and thats all I could find.

I appreciate it if some human has the answer, and plus, answer it good because someone else might need the answer and instead of asking they could come onto this question and read your answer as well.

Anyways, grab your best answer!

Thanks eye guess so.

Rick J thanks man.

Answer 1

So many people have the same problem. So much procrastination. Your problem relates to motivation and you need to use some behavior modification. Try these:
1. Lists- get a notebook or notepad (now is a good time since lots of stores lower the prices for back to school, too) and list all the things you need to do. List the small tasks leading up to bigger jobs. List everything and put a box on the left of each item. List in blue or black ink and string a red pen to the side of the notebook or notepad so you can check off what you need to do and see the checks easily. Do a page at the time of your major list. Also have loose paper for daily lists of tasks you have to do often, like: wash the dishes, take out the trash, feed the dog, and get groceries. Add to each daily list several spaces that say something like "chip away at the big list" so you will remember to do some of the items from your notebook every day. Lists can be used in conjunction with revards, routines, and consequences. All of these can work quite well together.
2. Routines- get or make a planner. Consider what you have to do on a set schedule (like go to work, go to the doctor/dentist, etc.) and put that in first. Schedule waking, bed, and mealtimes. Schedule in time, then, for things you need to do that you are procrastinating at and time to relax and/or have fun. Try to set things most things at the same time every day, as often as possible. They will become routine as you do them more often and you soon won't even need to look at a schedule or list to know what you have to do on any given day-- it will become second nature.
3. Rewards- create a reward for each task to be done. Let the reward fit the task, as much as you can. Don't give yourself huge rewards for small tasks and vice versa (of course, most will be broken down into small tasks, anyway, since it's the best way to go, but it's good to have a bigger reward when the last small step of a big task is done). Of course, do what you can afford and don't do things that will hurt your progress in tasks, either. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, don't make a brownie your reward for losing five pounds-- make the reward a new shirt or a CD or something like that. If your goal is to save money, make your rewards inexpensive or free, like finding places to walk and explore, or having a cup of tea and a good read borrowed from the library, or a bath and pedicure with items you already have.
4. Consequences- this is our least favorite behavior modification technique and I think it works the least really, but it can work. If you choose a task to do and a reward to enjoy when the task is done, you will have more reason to finish the task-- but it takes will power not to enjoy the reward anyway! Your best bet is to enlist a friend and a reward jar with sealed rewards (you can give the reward to your friend to hold until your task is complete and then have the friend give you the reward when the task is done).
Now you have the tools, so you can stop procrastinating!

Answer 2

Most members procrastinate most commonly. No it isn't convenient to not procrastinate considering that such a lot matters we have got to do are uninteresting and require a few attempt. You can prohibit the days you procrastinate should you become a member of the navy or be out of a role and haven't any position to reside. When we need to do matters which might be existence threatening we will be able to now not procrastinate suppose me. So, take a look at taking a role wherein if you do not transfer or get out of the way in which, you can get harm this can be a well technique to treatment what ails you.

Answer 3

Good planning always helps but as a fellow procrastinator, I know that motivation is key. I sometimes would say to myself "hard work will pay off later but procrastination pays off now" (you might have heard that saying before). It was my way to look at it lightly and I would never remember thinking it when I put-off doing something important and had to pay for it. Now I try to challenge myself by thinking "not doing it now would be too easy and I'm no slacker." Plus it always feels good after getting things accomplished.

Answer 4

Its not easy. I have to do it by telling myself that I can have some sort of reward AFTER I have done whatever it is that needs doing. Sometimes its just a case of get angry with myself - "do it now a*****e! Or you'll just get stressed about it later" which sounds kind of mad but it works for me.

You really have to look at why you procrastinate and then deal with that. I tend to do it with home improvement jobs mainly because I think I will do them badly so I have to plan them to make sure I do it properly. Telling people you are going to do something can alse help, it means there is a bit of extra pressure.

Good luck

Answer 5

Choose to not buy in to any of the justifications/excuses you give youself for putting things off. Sometimes there are crisis priority things that need to be done, but otherwise just admit you just don't feel like it and as my boss used to say, "Just get on with it!" Creating a crisis to deal with as a method of avoidance is just another way of making an excuse. but, but but.... nothing!!!! now get to it! :)

Sometimes it helps to schedule an hour or two a day of things you are procrastinating about, that way you make progress and know ahead of time you have committed yourself to getting them done while knowing you will still have time for other things you would rather be doing.

Chances are, once you start, you will be asking yourself why you ever put it off in the first place.

Answer 6

If you're talking about schoolwork, go out on your own and try to live on a minimum-wage salary. It will make you realize the benefit of getting an education. If you're talking about business and work procrastination, just keep reminding yourself that you are an expendable asset to that company and that it wouldn't take that much time for them to train someone else and fire you. A nice dose of reality is a cure for most procrastination and laziness.

Answer 7

Yes get up each day with a list of things to do and make sure you complete them.

If you drink alcohol cut down as this causes depression the following day.

Want to live.

Answer 8

Live by this phrase: "I will not put off for tomorrow, what I can do today."

Say it when the urge to procrastinate enters your mind. Begin your project immediately.

Answer 9

Ask yourself why you are avoiding something. That's why I usually procrastinate.

Answer 10

Just do it!!