Procrastination is that state that gives you permission to put off your most important tasks while deceiving you that you will finish it sometime going forward. Every day is the day to finish the task bit we all know that your task will continue to pile until they overwhelm you. Some of the more difficult […]
Procrastination is that state that gives you permission to put off your most important tasks while deceiving you that you will finish it sometime going forward. Every day is the day to finish the task bit we all know that your task will continue to pile until they overwhelm you. Some of the more difficult tasks, you leave them undone and try to do the lighter ones first.
Everyone is afflicted by this workspace challenge, no matter the type of work you do. My spouse describes it as running away from one’s self. How true! But this is something we can all conquer if we apply ourselves and it leads to efficient work and a more productive life. I have carefully selected the recommended books for this week to assist us all in managing this eater of time while recommending a better way to put your play at a place where your job is completed, partially completed before you go out to relax. Here are five books to enable you manage this challenge. Please note that the condition can be more severe in some people than in others.
1) How to stop procrastination by Steve Scott.
This is a book designed to be your ultimate guide to creating good habits to defeat procrastination. Often times we have a bad system in place or an existing habit which overwhelms us as we get busier. Writers have all sorts of reasons for not concluding a novel r even finishing a short story. It is when the creative process stares us in the face, the computer is ready that’s when we all want to walk the dog. Lol.
2) Solving the procrastination puzzle, concise guide to strategies for change, Timothy Pychyl.
This concise and pleasurable book explains why we procrastinate and what we can do to stop. It includes psychological research and clear strategies to help make change. It helps the reader to stop self-destructive habits and become more accomplished. It also explains cognitive and behavioral biases behind the habit. Very humorous and quick to read.
3) Eat that Frog! 21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time by Brian Tracy.
In the past there was a saying that if you eat a live frog each morning as soon as you wake up, it meant that you can start your day knowing that you have already done the hardest thing you can possibly do and put it behind you and the worst is over. So this is a metaphor for finishing the most challenging yet most impactful tasks first so you can get them out of the way literally. This is a powerful book to show you how to organize your day to accomplish critical tasks effectively and efficiently.
4) The Now Habit: A strategic program for overcoming procrastination and enjoying guilt-free play by Dr. Fiore.
It is important to prioritize your work so you do the most important ones first. Cut free those tasks that do not matter after which you can move on to the things you enjoy in life. This reduces stress and cuts down anxieties. It also decreases procrastination. You know how it is when the hard task is difficult to kick off. You want corn or an ice cream or you would suddenly want to visit a friend and leave the work for a while. In the middle of all of this, it is important to focus so you can free up playtime.
5) Deep Work by Cal Newport.
The goal of this book is to teach the reader how to master the art of deep work so they can achieve great results. Deep work refers to the ability to focus on something without outside distractions. Skill allows you to master complicated tasks and achieve better results in a short time. This is something we all need from time to time. Focus.
