A strategy to stop procrastinating

My research on reducing #procrastination via daily micro-doses of contemplation was picked up by the BBC. Thank you David Robson for such a well written piece, which also features one of my heros Wendelien Van Eerde!

Is this the simplest solution to procrastination? In my latest piece for BBC Worklife, I cover cutting-edge research by Jason Wessel on a simple-but-effective intervention to improve people's time management. As they set about completing an important university project, the participants were encouraged to consider the following four "reflection points" at regular intervals: 1) How would someone successful complete the goal? 2) How would you feel if you don’t do the required task? 3) What is the next immediate step you need to do? 4) If you could do one thing to achieve the goal on time, what would it be? As you can read in the piece, the effects were quite remarkable. The finding fits with a body of research showing that a few moments of strategic thinking can often work wonders for our productivity, saving time that we would have otherwise wasted. #psychologytips #psychologyfacts #productivity #productivitytips I'd love you hear your views, or any other evidence-based ideas for more efficient working. https://lnkd.in/gQDMaB7

My Nan always taught me that procrastination is the theif of time. I unfortunately am a procrastinator and it is a frustrating trait to have. This article makes sense of why people procrastinate, with one interesting point being that people underestimate how well they will do and as such put off a task. This is definitely relevant to myself. I am trying different ways to help combat procrastination such as setting regular reminders and rewards for myself when milestones are achieved. I would love to know if anyone is also a procrastinator and how they manage this?

A major issue that many people nowadays struggle with... #productivity #goalsetting

Chronic procrastinators have vastly reduced salaries and are less likely to be employed. A new theory suggests prompts that can help overcome procrastination: #procrastination #timemanagementtips #timemanagementskills #timemanagement #productivityhacks #personalproductivity https://lnkd.in/g-JYJRX

For all of those working on something hard and challenging, you may find this article helpful in addressing procrastination issues. The author provides four questions that you may want to consider as you work towards your goals: 1. How would someone complete the plan? 2. How would you feel if you do not do the required task? 3. What is the next immediate step you need to do? 4. If you could do one thing to achieve the goal on time, what would it be? With our students, we tend to focus on the 4th question. That is, what is the one thing that you can do today to move closer to achieving your goals. Powerful concepts! #leadership #success #motivation https://lnkd.in/d4yVtcF