From administration tasks and marketing to meeting with clients and actual project completion, we often find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of madness that could quickly blow out of control. Periods of chaos are imminent for any successful business, but there are ways to maximize our time, thus minimizing stress levels so that we can create a happy balance we can live with. If so, you have fallen into the trap of procrastination. Certainly, there are times when our schedules only permit us to do things at the last minute. However, if this is a part of your daily routine, then you are a true procrastinator.
Individuals procrastinate for various reasons.
Many find procrastination exciting. They enjoy the rush that is generated through scrambling to beat the clock. They get a high when they meet those last minute deadlines in the race to finish the project. To overcome procrastination, we must focus on short-term goals of each project and set goals for project completion, one phase at a time. Equally as important, to overcome procrastination, find small ways to reward yourself for getting projects completed on time.