Why Procrastination Affects Mental Health

 

In this post, you will get a sweet and simple understanding of procrastination. You will learn what procrastination is, how to identify it, and most of all how to stop it Permanently!

 

 

After reading this post you will have an upper hand over most people to become what you desire in life.

 

Let's Have a look at what procrastination is with a short example…

 

 

 

 

It is a Beautiful Saturday evening, you grab a coffee and are surfing Youtube to watch your favorite YouTubers.

 

But wait..

 

Suddenly an interesting ad pops up and diverts your attention.

 

You decide to see the whole ad and let’s say the ad popped up for a course that teaches you how to make money from anywhere in the world.

 

You decide to take action and change your life around.

 

You just started with the course but…

 

Received a Youtube notification..It was your favorite content creator who just posted a tempting video!

 

You instantly decided to open that video in a new tab or sometimes in the current tab as well.

 

Did You notice what happened here?

 

You delayed a task towards which you were dedicated 10 minutes ago to enjoy your favorite YouTuber's content.

 

You prioritized The less important thing over a very important decision in your life!

 

That’s Procrastination.

 

Procrastination Simply means the action of delaying or postponing something important.

 

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PROCRASTINATING?

 

 

 

Every time it's not necessary that you are procrastinating

 

Sometimes you may delay a task or a piece of work because of some urgent issues..let’s say a medical emergency.

 

This doesn’t really mean procrastinating as it’s an urgent issue that needs to be dealt with first.

 

But if…

 

you are prioritizing unnecessary Or Unimportant stuff which is easy or enjoyable, then you are procrastinating.

 

A survey had shown that 94% of people indicated that procrastination has a negative effect on their happiness.

 

18% indicated that this effect is extremely negative.

 

 

 

 Procrastination is a widely common phenomenon.

 

So rather than worrying about it, One shall focus on its solution.

 

Below are some strategies that can help permanently remove procrastination…

 

And can help you focus on tasks and life goals that you dreamt of.

 

You shall follow these strategies right onwards and keep them in mind every single day.

 

 

STRATEGIES TO PERMANENTLY STOP PROCRASTINATION

 

 

Procrastination is a common phenomenon that is done by almost everyone but is realized by very few.

 

So If you have realized procrastination, here are some strategies:- 

 

 

l Aim to “eat an elephant beetle” first   

It means conquering the hardest, least desirable task first thing in the so that you can feel a sense of achievement first.

 

 

l Make a to-do list - write a list of the tasks that you will complete today.

 

 

l  Set Time Goals - in front of each task assign a deadline.

 

l Cut back on distractions - turn off your social media and try to be in a quiet room or space.

 

 

l  Break down tasks - break the big tasks into smaller portions so you can easily accomplish them one by one.

 

l  Have someone to check on you - Having someone that keeps a check on what you are doing to keep you on track.

 

l  Don’t run for perfection - Everyone makes mistakes. If you keep thinking about perfection you won’t be able to finish tasks

 

 

l  Stop your regrets about procrastination - The more you will think and be stressed about procrastination, the more you will waste time and your work will remain pending.

 

 

l  Commit to the task - start with the baby steps that will engage you in some sort of activity. A little progress will then motivate you to complete it

 

l  Productive Time - Everyone has a different time of the day when they are most productive and active. Find that time and assign it to focus on your task.

 

l  Discipline - Follow these steps every single day!

 

 

 

 

 

Now, You have the upper hand over most people.

 

By keeping in mind these strategies you can turn your life around.

 

But…

 

These strategies won’t work until you work.

 

So start working on your life-changing decision now!

 

 

KEY POINTS

 

l Procrastination Simply means the action of delaying or postponing something important.

 

 

l  Procrastination is a widely common phenomenon.

 

 

l  If You are prioritizing unnecessary Or Unimportant stuff which is easy or enjoyable, then you are procrastinating

 

 

l  conquer the hardest, least desirable task first so that you can feel a sense of achievement first.