{"id":294,"date":"2023-07-22T06:17:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T06:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sensa.health\/?p=294"},"modified":"2024-01-22T14:21:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T14:21:14","slug":"8-ways-to-stop-procrastinating-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sensa.health\/blog\/8-ways-to-stop-procrastinating-today\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Stop Procrastinating Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How do you stop doing something that, by its <\/span>very nature<\/b>, is prohibiting you from stopping doing things? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to Procrastination 101 \u2013 today, we\u2019ll figure this tricky situation out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Understanding Procrastination <\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest challenges you\u2019ll face when trying to achieve your goals is, well, you. In pursuit of success, the hardest thing to do is get out of your own way. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does this manifest itself? Yep, you got it, procrastination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More often than not, you don\u2019t put things off because of laziness or disinterest \u2013 the urge to avoid the task ahead of you can stem from anxiety or a fear of failure. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re all pretty familiar with the phenomenon that is procrastination. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we procrastinate, we throw away our free time and ignore essential tasks until it\u2019s too late \u2013 then we panic because it <\/span>is <\/b>too late and wish we had started earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic procrastination is a cycle; if it isn\u2019t nipped in the bud quickly, it can spiral into years of wasted time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a bad habit that consumes us and prevents us from achieving more significant results in life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s a way out. Here are our top 8 ways to stop procrastinating today. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 Stop Looking for Perfection<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you do will not be perfect \u2013 extracting every ounce every time is impossible. Tweaking and changing your project or task endlessly isn\u2019t going to make you happier with the result. If anything, the constant focus on the tiny details will make you feel less happy. Instead, complete your tasks to the best of your ability \u2013 that\u2019s more than enough!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 \u2013 Create a Playlist<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes music can heal the soul. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throw on a playlist you like \u2013 it can help beat procrastination. Creating a playlist that helps you with your flow can be really important.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 \u2013 Switch Gears<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re just sitting staring into a monitor with a blank page \u2013 stop what you\u2019re doing, and move on to something else. It could be a menial, easy task, but do something to keep you occupied.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By turning your attention to something else, you start to break the cycle of distraction and procrastination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 \u2013 Give Yourself a Break<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everything from your mood to your overall productivity will greatly suffer if you’re constantly working. So, block out time to take <\/span>breaks<\/b> from your busy schedule. If you’re exhausted, you won’t be able to focus properly anyway!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u2013 Use a Buddy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you already know you’re a procrastinator \u2013 there’s no reason for you to go through it alone. Talk things through with a friend or co-worker. Schedule semi-regular check-ins throughout the day or week \u2013 talking out your goals and hold-ups will make them easier to approach and less daunting.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know you have to share progress with someone, you\u2019ll be less likely to procrastinate on getting it done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 \u2013 Make Plans<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to procrastinate and let time slip away if you don\u2019t track your progress. A good way to do this is by using a to-do list. Write out what you want to accomplish, and work backward from it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get your ideal end result, make a realistic plan for what you want to do today, tomorrow, this week, and this month. You\u2019ll begin to look forward to ticking things off of the list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 \u2013 Utilize Short Time Blocks<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of allocating an hour or two to complete a task, break it up into smaller pieces. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can you get done in 15 or 20 minutes? Set a timer and check your progress at each of those short intervals. You might be surprised just how much you can accomplish when the task doesn\u2019t feel so large and overwhelming.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 \u2013 Be Kind to Yourself<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Procrastination is a problem, but it is beatable. No matter how deeply it\u2019s affecting your life right now, there is a way to get past it. Things won\u2019t change overnight, but they <\/span>will<\/b> change.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Moving Forward<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I want to introduce you to the idea behind Sensa \u2013 CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basis of CBT is the idea that our thoughts are the cause of our feelings, and CBT looks into ways we can change this.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is just one of many models that have been found to help manage stressors, and it highlights the ways our thoughts impact our emotions, behavior, and physical sensations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these can be triggered by a stressful situation; our thoughts influence our feelings about that situation, affecting our physical sensations and behaviors. These then continue to interact in a cycle that can be difficult to break.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repetitive thoughts then form habits, which become almost unconscious to us. When these thinking habits are negative, they are referred to as \u201ccognitive distortions.\u201d These unhelpful thinking habits then affect our emotions and are likely to lead to distressing ones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Sensa for just 15\u201320 minutes per day can reduce your procrastination symptoms by over 50% in the first 4 weeks alone \u2013 so go ahead and take the quiz below to see what kind of plan you need to finally beat this!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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