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Who among us has never procrastinated?  The first time you procrastinated was probably in school when you did a project or paper at the last minute or tried to cram for an exam.  It’s not easy to overcome procrastination, but it is a habit you can unlearn, just like you learned it. Let’s look at how we can cure procrastination.

The first step to solving any problem is to admit you have one. The second step is acknowledging you want to solve that problem and will do what it takes to overcome the issue. So repeat after me, “I am a chronic procrastinator. I will do whatever I must to rid myself of this nasty habit.” Well done! This is the first step toward a new “do it now” you!

Basically, there seem to be three reasons one procrastinates. First, none of us want to do something we think is unpleasant.   Another reason we put off tasks is there are so many other things we would rather be doing. The final reason we procrastinate is because a job or task seems overwhelming.

You may be able to justify your procrastination a thousand different ways.  Leaning on these excuses for procrastination may have become normal for you.  It’s time to find a way to get around the reasons you procrastinate.

If the problem facing you is a job you don’t want to do, then think of some way to leverage your best interest in favor of getting the task done.  Offer yourself a reward once the job is done.  Do something for yourself.

If you really want to do something else, then make that your reward for doing the task you are avoiding.  Find a way to gratify yourself.  Immediate gratification seems to work wonders as a motivator for overcoming procrastination.

When a task overwhelms you, try to break it down into smaller jobs or tasks.  It will help you overcome procrastination when the job seems doable.  Breaking the task into smaller jobs makes each of them achievable.  Pretty soon, the entire task will be done.

Procrastination seems like a never-ending battle, but you can overcome it.  Here are a few more tips you can use.

Get organized and practice time management. Spend a few minutes planning every day. Set a schedule and stick with it. If a job is running over its time, then stop.  Add it to your list to work on tomorrow.  You aren’t going to overcome procrastination overnight, but with a little practice you’ll soon be doing everything right on time.