We're all guilty of putting off a task because "I don't feel like doing it" or "I'll do it later." If you wait until the last moment to get started on your task, you may be wondering why you procrastinated.
Tim Urban, founder of the famous blog, Wait But Why, is no exception. Urban shared a story of his 90-page senior thesis in college and how he spent months thinking, 'I'll get it started on it tomorrow.'
Unfortunately, tomorrow never came, and months passed by without writing a single word. Then suddenly, Urban had only three days until the deadline. Thus, he pulled two all-nighters and finished a project that required months within 72 hours. And the thesis was terrible.
When you understand the underlying causes of procrastination, you can identify the right strategies to overcome them. As a result, you reach your full potential and start chasing your dreams.
What Goes Inside the Minds of Master Procrastinators?
Tim Urban, in his TED talk, built a framework representing the procrastinator's system:
· The Rational Decision-Maker
· The Instant Gratification Monkey
· The Panic Monster
Master procrastinators procrastinate in the following ways:
1. Procrastination on things with deadlines
2. Procrastination on things without deadlines
Chronic vs. Acute Procrastination
What are the Causes of Long-Term Procrastination?
What are the Signs of Chronic Procrastination?
What are the Effects of Long-Term Procrastination?
What Are Some Easy and Fun Ways Master Procrastinators Can be Successful at Battling Procrastination to Achieve Their Dreams?
Chronic or long-term procrastination can make it difficult for you to finish any task in any or all areas of your life. Therefore, your finances, academic, work, and personal relationships can suffer.
Use the anti-procrastinating tips mentioned above to help you combat procrastination so you can achieve your goals and dreams.
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