Beat procrastination in style

Beat procrastination in style

Procrastination, or the habit of delaying important tasks, is becoming a common practice today. Distracted by numerous things around us, especially thanks to digital advances, we often tend to defer things that are vital to us. While it is very common, it is also very important to beat procrastination as it stands in your journey to success.

Accept that you are procrastinating

The first step to overcoming your habit of procrastination is to accept that you are procrastinating. Many people completely become defensive when they are told that they might be procrastinating. There is no harm in recognizing your habit and taking a step towards reversing it.

Minimize the distractions

Once you accept that you’re procrastinating, explore the reasons for the same. Identify the distracting elements that are preventing you from instantly working on and completing important things. Once you identify these distractions, try to eliminate them to the maximum possible extent.

Reward yourself

What better way to eliminate a bad habit than positive reinforcement for reversing it. Thus, reward yourself with something nice, either some goodies or some time off, if you do not procrastinate and finish important things in time.

Most importantly, start now. Do not procrastinate fighting procrastination.

Also, read


What not to do in your first client meeting

Planning to switch your job? Ask yourself these 3 questions!

Mentoring- A critical path to leadership

Accelerate your professional growth: Find a mentor

Mentoring is a two-way street- Are you learning from your mentee?

Mentor, Coach, and Sponsor: Is there a difference?

A boss or a leader- What are you?

Traits of an Inclusive Leader

Hiring for success- How to onboard your A-Team?

Corporate or Startup- Which way to go?

When women support each other, incredible things happen

Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor

Lead by example: Inspire excellence in others

How to be a champion of women leadership

#culture #procrastination #professional #professionalsuccess #success #jobseekers #leadership #reward #distraction



Vijay Bharadwaj

Dynamic Financial Leader | Strategic Visionary | Process Re-engineering Expert | Commercial Banking | Optimizing and Transforming Operations

5 年

Very true

回复

要查看或添加评论,请登录

Prashant Singh的更多文章

  • How to identify the right cloud environment for you -AWS, GCP, or AZURE?

    How to identify the right cloud environment for you -AWS, GCP, or AZURE?

    "With so many cloud options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which one is the best fit for your business.…

    1 条评论
  • How are companies scaling up post-2019

    How are companies scaling up post-2019

    Suppose you are reading this article on LinkedIn. In that case, you must have celebrated and participated in many…

  • APPRECIATION OF EMPLOYEES

    APPRECIATION OF EMPLOYEES

    It is rightly said that the fastest way to lose the best employees is to stop appreciating what they do. In a business,…

    3 条评论
  • The Most Wonderous Quality of Being Teachable!

    The Most Wonderous Quality of Being Teachable!

    No matter what situation you face, what position you are placed in, or who is with you, one wonderous quality that will…

    51 条评论
  • SALES, PITCH, AND RELATIONSHIPS

    SALES, PITCH, AND RELATIONSHIPS

    It is rightly said, sales are no longer about making a pitch. It is about building a relationship.

    5 条评论
  • MAKING MISTAKES

    MAKING MISTAKES

    It is rightly said that a true leader is the one who is humble enough to admit their mistakes. In a life where there…

    4 条评论
  • The Indian Vice President

    The Indian Vice President

    The Vice-President of India is the next greatest role in the Indian Constitution, after the role that the President…

    4 条评论
  • What to ask is the question

    What to ask is the question

    “What are your strengths or weaknesses?” “How are you fit for this role?” These are some questions that are often…

  • Customer Experience Matters - Acquiring & Retaining

    Customer Experience Matters - Acquiring & Retaining

    You must have come across marketing jargon like “We offer a seamless customer experience” or similar to these. What is…

  • 3 Things customer success leaders do for their clients

    3 Things customer success leaders do for their clients

    Customer success goes beyond just helping your customers with the problems they have. Rather, it involves engaging with…

社区洞察

其他会员也浏览了