How To Stop Procrastinating?
So, according to you, what is actually procrastination?
Procrastinating something is the habit of delaying important tasks or the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. In other words, it is an act of laziness, which even lead to one's loss later!
So what mainly causes people to procrastinate?
There maybe several reasons that cause people to procrastinate.
1. A Fear Of Failure
In my experience, one of the most common causes of procrastination is a deep-rooted fear of failure. If you fear the consequences of failing then a logical extension if this is a disinclination to take action.
And even because you are guaranteed not to fail if you don't attempt something.
Although the argument can easily be made that not attempting is the same as failing in the first place (which is an important point to consider)
Indeed, procrastination is comforting when you fear failure.
It serves as a protection mechanism, shielding you from the possibility of real failure.
Cure - Understanding and accepting this that failure is not fatal. Most mistakes can be fixed, and you will get a second to right any of your wrongs. Obviously don't ho into a task with a mindset of failure...but realize that mistakes do happen, it does take place, and everyone makes them.
2. Excessive Perfectionism
Another common cause of procrastination is excessive perfectionism.
If you are a self-confessed perfectionist, then you might find it difficult to take action unless you know you can do a job with which you will be totally satisfied doing.
This actually acts as a problem when you have to try something new, or different from what you are used to.
Because of an ingrained perfectionist mindset, you will either consciously or subconsciously worry about being able to reach an end-state that will be your liking.
Cure - Aim to do your best, and be happy with whatever the output is. Accept that there is no such thing as a perfect job (especially if someone else will be critiquing your work, the idea of perfection will differ from yours).
3. Low Energy Levels
Another frequent reason for procrastinating is experiencing low energy levels.
If you are lacking energy, then it stands to reason that you will feel not to do much at all!
This is a common cause for those of us relatively with unhealthy lifestyles.
Cure - Work in developing a healthier lifestyle. Experiment with sleep, diet, and exercise to find a balance that works for you. There is a wealth of useful information online about making positive lifestyle choices- and you have probably already got a fairly decent idea of what changes you could make.
4. A Lack Of Focus
A lack of focus in life is another frequent cause of procrastination. Although some people like to claim that "the person who does not know where they are going always travels further", this idiom does not mesh well with those of us who are predisposed to procrastination.
Cure- Set yourself some inspirational- yet attainable goals. It's so important to set the bar high enough to encourage you to take action, but not so high that you are likely to fail (which isn't good for you and your motivation)
After Everything, As a CONCLUSION
You should now have a solid understanding of the primary causes of procrastination. What is crucial at this stage is to find the causes that speak most clearly to you.
People often mistake procrastination for laziness. Usually, there are significant reasons behind procrastinating that go far beyond mere laziness.
Once you understand why you are procrastinating you can take steps to overcome the problem and experience a much more fulfilling and content life!
In the end, procrastinating is something that leads to a loss of itself, so better to try not to do it so often and try to overcome it as much as possible.
~A Blog By Kanchita~
Actually, writing on procrastination and how to overcome it, was yet again a deal for me as well😅
As me, myself is the one who procrastinates and avoids the most important tasks for days!
And in the end, would be the one regretting it the most.
Though, why not give it a chance. Hope it was worth the shot❤️
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