How Can I Stop Procrastinating?

Procrastination is to some extent part of everyone’s lives at times. It’s human nature to avoid doing things that are uncomfortable, boring or difficult. For some, it can just be a temporary pause before they’re able to move ahead and accomplish the task. But for many others, it can extend way past reasonable deadlines and create additional significant stress and anxiety beyond what's experienced doing the task itself. It can affect your career or even your relationships. So how can you stop procrastinating?

There’s strategies that you can implement to get better at not procrastinating as much and hopefully doing it little to not at all. The most common method is to break larger matters down into smaller tasks that are more easily achievable. Psychologically, it can make things seem not as overwhelming. It can also build positive momentum as you achieve each task. What once seemed like it was insurmountable, is now totally doable. You can also do this on a larger scale if your to do list has many different matters on it. Prioritize what needs to get done today and start chipping away at it.

It’s important to also try to determine whether there are other root causes of procrastination. It can sometimes be a symptom of mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, or can result from alcohol or drug use. The quality of sleep you’re getting can also be a factor.

If you’d like to learn more about how to decrease procrastination, contact me for a free consultation. Take care and be well. Rich Lombino, Therapist & Lawyer