Overview of Procrastination
We all know that Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks despite knowing that doing so could lead to negative consequences.
It’s often driven by fear of failure, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed by the task at hand
Follow this Quick method to overcome procrastination
1 The Pomodoro Technique:
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. Named after the Italian word for ‘tomato’ (due to the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used), this technique uses a timer to break work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. These intervals are known as “pomodoros.”
2 The 2-Minute Rule
Small tasks can pop up during deep work. If a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
Don’t waste the stress of putting it on your to-do list.
3 Work intensely for 25 minutes
• Take a 5-minute break
Repeat 4x, then take a longer break
This creates a rhythm of focused creation and makes any big tasks manageable.
4 Time Blocking
This is extremely powerful
• Allocate specific blocks for focused work
Stick to one task per time block
• No multitasking allowed Time set aside is time well spent.
5 Prepare The Day Before
Preparing for the day lets you engage the day quickly. Before sleeping
Choose 1 major project
Brain dump 8 top-of-mind thoughts
Write out and prioritize 4-5 mini-tasks Wake up, read your notes, and immediately sprint into action
6 Limit Distractions
For 4 hours every day, I WILL:
• Turn on Do Not Disturb
• Turn off data + WiFi on my phone
• Log out of Twitter + social media
• Use website blockers like Cold Turkey
To manage your attention, create a focused setting.
Quick Tips
Reward Yourself: Establish a system of rewards for task completion that are immediate and satisfying.