Really never had it in mind to post these steps today but due to some questions and discussions from/with a friend on the subject I thought it fit to write on the issue bothering solving this problem as many really do face it without knowing or understanding how to get out.
Procrastination is a burden many do not really know they are into because it often starts unconsciously before it becomes a part of a person.
So are you a victim of laziness, a root cause of procrastination? Do you often suffer because of what you initially considered as easy has turned difficult with the loss of time, and what appeared hard, due to further delay, has
become impossible now? You may draw comfort from the fact that you are in the company of many that are affected by procrastination. But you must realize that you will experience true comfort, if you get rid of your laziness by shaking yourself up into action. Like many others, you can indeed stop procrastinating and start meeting deadlines, by following a few simple steps that teach you effective time management.
1. Plan your daily must-do activities. Draw up a to-do list; preferably, write it down on paper; or, use a computer if you prefer.
2. Prioritize the activities, the more important ones taking precedence over the less important. If there are urgent things to do, but not important enough to be worried about if not done, put them below the important ones. The idea is based on the established principle that 80% of rewards accrue from 20% of effort directed towards accomplishing important work.
3. Estimate the time required for each of the listed activities after analyzing their complexity. Avoid underestimation, as you may not have enough time to do well a particular of piece of work. Similarly, avoid overestimation, for that may leave some activities without enough time. A realistic budgeting of time is a must. Time allocation is a skill that is acquired with experience. So keep reviewing and revising your time schedule as you progress.
4. Organize your life. That will help you avoid wasting your precious time and leave more time for the actual work. Remember indiscipline causes confusion, even chaos, in life. It eats into your time. Avoid sloppiness. For instance, leave your personal belongings of daily use, like your glasses, your clothing, your computer etc., in the same place. If you do, you won’t need to spend time looking for them all over the place. Apply the principle of doing work first and then taking time for pleasure and relaxation. Reverse the order only at the pain of falling prey to procrastination. You can get time for rest and relaxation if you are efficient in doing your assigned work.
5. Start working bit by bit. You may see a mountain at first, but mountains can be moved, especially if you begin by moving just a small stone from it. You know you cannot move the entire mountain all at once. Do not be overwhelmed by the immensity of the task before you. That will put you off.
And you will put off the task for another day, which will never come. Just begin by taking one small step and you will invariably reach your destination.
6. Put first things first early in the day. Remember procrastination grows into a habit by the minute. Begin your day by launching yourself head first into the most important job waiting to be done.
7. Learn to cope with anxiety, depression, stress and other similar conditions of the mind related to your problems in life. Keep yourself fit, not just physically but mentally as well. Learn and practice suitable mental relaxation techniques such as meditation.
When to pray
Not tomorrow, not tonight but now
Are you in daily distress, downcast?
God sees your sorrow no how
Are you fretting a future to feature?
The Lord, the word an answer no foul
Are you happiness your hopes gotten?
The prayer, your prayer must tongue
Is your friend, your family yearning stopping?
Your time, God’s time must song
The time to pray lies no turning time
For God a spirit you to His due
And prayer is rain to future dues line
So you must might your all to do
The enemy enlists your other line
With prayers you prow termination on
A book hooked of God to remember thine
The more, the store place them long
Salau O John©2010
Cool down
Like the storm in a raging sea
Your future has been tolled, toiled and tailed
You feel and fear parts that’s free
I call you to cool down!
Like a man in a jungle you stumble
And the darkness dolls you ailing
You feel there’s no way to bubble
I call you to cool down!
As in the battle of the Titans
Your friends, families you can’t see
You feel like you’re alone in the lighten
I call you to cool down!
Like Daniel in the lion’s den
All the earth frets against thee
Know thou God knows with a plan
I call you to cool down!
Salau O John©2010
To your success in all,Salau O John (Olanrewaju)
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