how do you cure a procastonator?

Question

I need advice.

Answer 1

The only cure is to let them suffer the consequences of their action (or inaction). Eventually they learn. No matter what - DO NOT HELP THEM

Answer 2

Usually you just have to realize that the time is going to be spent either now or later. If you do it now you have more time in case something crazy happens. Sometimes the task just seems really difficult for whatever reason. If you break it into steps and write it out it might seem like less of a big deal (cleaning your room is really only 4 or 5 steps, but it can seem like a daunting task). Sometimes you need to find a supporter who will show you how to do the task so you realize it isn't a big deal (I was seriously freaked out by mopping my floor because I didn't know how much water to use or how to use a mop. Stupid but true). Sometimes just having someone else there makes the task easier to do.

Answer 3

Are you the procrastinator or is it someone you know?
I'm a huge procrastinator and one of the things I do to help myself keep somewhat organized is to make a calendar telling me what I have to do every day and when assignments are due so I have a written reminder to do something.
Aside from forcing someone else to do work, there isn't any way you can cure someone else of procrastination. Like the person above me said, the only way to learn is to get screwed by procrastination so many times that you decide to change your ways.

Answer 4

I really can't say for sure. If this is about doing your homework; it isn't going to happen looking for excuses not to. When I was in school: I rarely did my homework and was still able to get my GED without too much trouble 9 years later. My therapist for marriage counseling said I was quite masterful at procrastinating. You need to have incentive enough to want to do something. What's your goals? I always wanted to retire. Now I'm on disability. Go figure.

Answer 5

Just wait. They fix themselves eventually.

HA!

Sounds like you are trying to fix somebody who doesn't feel broken. Unless you are asking for yourself then its a lost cause.

Ways to reduce procrastination is to make lists and have some reason to get done with a task. If there is a "prize" waiting maybe the task will look worth doing.

Answer 6

I would tell you but I have my moments with procrastinating too as everybody else in this world on something. LOL

Answer 7

That isn't a disease to cure.. you can only work on it.

Answer 8

Can you give a bit more info...? Everybody has areas where they procrasinate and areas where they don't.