Many among us, on many instances, have the habit of putting aside to a later time or day some things that needs to be done or acted upon like a project, work, job, or duty. For purposes of discussion, we will confine ourselves to procrastination on repair works typically at home. It equates to other circumstances as well.
Procrastination is one habit that is hard to beat. We procrastinate for various reasons:
1. When we think that the work that needs to be done can afford to wait or be delayed.
2. When we are busy with something else we think is more important.
3. When we do not like the work involved or when it is difficult to do.
4. When we are not sure if the work that needs to be done will be effective.
5. When the things needed in the work are not yet available or incomplete.
6. When we forget about it.
And many other reasons like laziness or a combination of the above.
Hard to beat as it is, we stand to gain more and virtually loose nothing if we overturn this habit.
Check out these helpful tips:
1. When we think that a work can afford to be delayed, it can also afford not to be delayed. By having the work done without further delay, we feel a sigh of relief making the load of work on our back lesser or lighter, which eventually makes us feel better.
2. After being busy with something more important and you have time to spare, this spare time can be used to attend to the things on the pending list.
3. Delaying work that is difficult makes the work even more difficult. A leak on the roof may not be harmful if it doesn't rain; but once it rains, water goes into the house resulting in wet floors and carpets and eventually, the extent of damage could be more than can be imagined.
4. When we are not sure if work that needs to be done will be effective, we must seek advice from people who are more knowledgeable on this field. Procrastinating won't help.
5. Delayed work due to incomplete materials will remain delayed unless we fill in the incomplete items. Again, procrastinating won't help.
6. Make a list of all pending work in the house and post it on the refrigerator door to constantly remind us about them.
Bottom line is:
We may feel lazy at times and tend to delay some work that needs our attention. It's understandable that 'starting' to get a job done is the most difficult part, but once you have started, half of the job is already done and the second half will be easy.
Every time you feel like procrastinating, picture yourself as the job that needs to be done - like a prisoner wherein justice being delayed results to justice being denied.
Michael Lee is the author of "How To Be A Red Hot Persuasion Wizard," an ebook that reveals powerful secrets on how to get anything you want, including how to tremendously improve your relationships, explode your profits, win arguments, and magically influence others. Grab a sample chapter at http://www.20daypersuasion.com
best cleaning company Lincolnshire ..Wealth is more than money. It's abundance, or as the... Read More
Success isn't all that it's cracked up to be... I'm... Read More
Ten years ago I went into the studio and recorded... Read More
One of the most overlooked opportunities for learning and personal... Read More
One of the main reasons that may hinder us from... Read More
In this brief article we will explore four methods that... Read More
People say: "One can't help one's thoughts." But one can.... Read More
Do not make the mistake of looking at your failures... Read More
An effective self- concept generates the desire to strive for... Read More
The 72,500 men, women and children sat in an uncomfortable... Read More
You talked but didn't get a response. You talked but... Read More
Something's missing! As a Hispanic in this great country, I... Read More
What characteristics are common among successful people. If you analyze... Read More
The world is full of people with great intentions. They... Read More
In terms of life success, there are four pretty obvious... Read More
If you called my office you will hear my voice... Read More
Five-time gold medal-winning figure skater, Jenny Kilmer, has won the... Read More
For every disciplined effort, there are multiple rewards. That's one... Read More
Here are the 3 elements of the "Purpose" leg in... Read More
Back from my amazing summer excursion, a month long drive... Read More
McDonald's does it, why shouldn't you? Life is filled with... Read More
Delegate your life If you're having problems finding the time... Read More
On your journey to moving past using food to cope... Read More
The first thing that you need to do is get... Read More
Do you think you have an "average" or perhaps an... Read More
on demand house cleaning Lake Forest ..I do! I want to be a millionaire! Do you?Judging... Read More
Succinctly said, success is harmony. When the result is congruent... Read More
When entering second adulthood, many women will begin a journey... Read More
We're all adults, and most of us probably like to... Read More
If you called my office you will hear my voice... Read More
Here are a few suggestions that I try to put... Read More
Coming up with new dreams and passions can be fun,... Read More
An unexamined life is not worth living ? SocratesAll too... Read More
I was talking about my business to a stranger the... Read More
The sun crept over the horizon and lodged itself above... Read More
I've long been a student of those who have achieved... Read More
"Things might have been worse"This is the most powerful, dynamic,... Read More
Many among us, on many instances, have the habit of... Read More
People have a tremendous capacity for outstanding achievement. There are... Read More
Today I feel inspired that I should speak more to... Read More
We own a home on the island of Puerto Rico... Read More
You've tried and failed. You've watched others fall. You're wiped... Read More
A couple days ago I was listening to a CD... Read More
Walt Disney coined a special phrase for persistence and determination;... Read More
* Perfectionism is a time waster.Strive for excellence on important... Read More
People like to emerge as winners by hook or crook... Read More
I am sure that you're familiar with the old formula... Read More
In a recent article (What is The Ultimate Lifestyle), I... Read More
Have you ever had such thoughts like "I always fall... Read More
"I am the greatest warrior. I have fought with gods... Read More
Success |