Are you procrastinating tasks?

All of us procrastinate at some time in our life. At times we feel guilty and try to mend our ways but there are some perpetual procrastinators.

Here go some of the key reasons on why people postpone tasks and tips to eliminate procrastination.

1. Unpleasant and boring projects can lead to postponing. People tend to delay tasks that are less appealing and enjoyable. Try implementing a reward system for the completion of an unpleasant task.

2. Difficult and daunting projects can cause many people to procrastinate. It is advisable to break the project into smaller components and tackle each part individually.

3. A fear of failure can cause one to procrastinate. Visualize yourself succeeding in the project and act on them.

4. Distractions can be a major cause of procrastination. Sometimes you are tempted to gossip with your colleagues, play games or just while away your time and feel plain lazy. Setting up your goal and and scheduling time to converse with your coworkers will help to prevent procrastination.

5. The inability to prioritize your work also contributes to procrastination. One needs to view the tasks at hand and place them in different categories so as to understand their level of importance. It is important to decide what to take up first and the ones later. Making a list of all of your tasks, ranking them in order of importance and setting a goal for yourself, helps.