Commit to starting a task imperfectly, procrastination often comes from perfectionism, which can be
paralyzing because we cannot possibly be perfect.
The antidote to perfection extremism is embracing and perfection.
For example, we can use to write an imperfect opening paragraph.
This commitment can help us get started, which provides invaluable momentum work next to others who
are working to use the positive social pressure of being around working people to pursue to work.
We're less inclined to goof off when those around us are on task.
Um, use shorter and uninterrupted work sessions.
It's easier to get started on a task when we know we will.
We will be working on it for a limited amount of time.
Consider tying the Pomodoro technique in which you do very focused work for twenty five minutes intervals
and take short breaks in between.
There are many apps that make it easy to use this approach, though.
Of course all you need is a timer to figure out how to do things.
If you discover that a lack of knowledge is feeding your procrastination, add the learning you need
as a subtask for what you're working on.
For example, if you're not sure how to create a specific type of spreadsheet, Blackawton online tutorial
that covers the topics, give yourself small rewards, use with the reinforcement to overcome the negative
reinforcement of procrastination.
Research shows that even if we change nothing else, giving ourselves incentive incentives to work significantly
changes our behaviors.
Maybe you give yourself a 15 minute break to do whatever you want after working for 50 minutes, or
you get to eat a small cheat after every five pages you read.
Just be careful that the rewards don't keep you from getting back to the task to track your progress.
Um, one simple way to reward ourselves is by noting our progress toward a goal.
For example, Alex could have made an outline for his beeper and crossed off each section as he completed
the satisfaction of seeing his progress would feed his motivation to keep going.