We can tell by the time of day that most people view our website, that you are probably putting something off while reading this. This irony is not lost on us, so let’s see what we can do about it. Join us this week at Wily Manager to learn about how to avoid procrastination, or at least how to have fun while you’re putting things off.
Monday’s Tip: Figure out why you’re procrastinating. Are you unorganized? Are you overwhelmed? Do you not like doing what you’re putting off? Do you not know how to do it? Why is this so easy to put off? Figure it out.
Tuesday’s Tip: Get important things into your schedule. One reason you may not get around to that important task, is because you don’t make time for it. Truly question a task’s importance, and ensure your most important tasks are scheduled. Don’t be afraid to strike unimportant things off your list.
Wednesday’s Tip: Delegate to others. Delegation is hard work. It also might take more time at first, but successfully offloading recurring tasks to others is great way to get a tick in the box for you.
Thursday’s Tip: Break down a larger task into smaller bits. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by large tasks. Take a few minutes to break the task into reasonable sized pieces, and then tick those smaller tasks off. The momentum you create will enable the larger task to get done sooner and more easily.
Friday’s Tip: Just do it. Sometimes, you just need to roll up your sleeves and get it done. If you’ve put an important task off for some time, schedule a time and be disciplined about getting it done.