Procrastination and how to avoid it

We all have days when despite a to-do list a mile long, we’ll find any excuse not to get on with the task inhand - or indeed any task. Regardless of best intentions, it’s all too easy to put something off when a few minutes would be enough to get the job underway or finished completely.

This article by Steve Pavlina, CEO of Dexterity Software, has a look at the root causes of procrastination and has some useful insights into what you can do to overcome it.

The solution to perfectionism is to give yourself permission to be human

They’re simple methods, but effective nonetheless - and could easily be coupled with a process such as Getting Things Done to make a good attempt at breaking bad habits. Now should I get on with updating these project plans, or make another coffee….?

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