Be reasonable and be fair to yourself. Give yourself time to break a habit that has become ingrained and automatic. In some instances, procrastination is caused by not wanting to begin a large, complicated or time-consuming project. Formulating a budget, writing a new procedural manual, organizing a fund raiser or learning Chinese cannot be done quickly. In those cases, break large projects into small, manageable parts.
Smaller tasks are attractive because they are short, easy and produce immediate gratification.
This technique will also make it easier to delegate because it forces you to be clear and concise about the project boundaries. Keep in mind that all projects, no matter how massive are only a series of small items reassembled. Another effective technique to use is to make a voluntary commitment to someone else. Allowing others to become involved in your efforts by reviewing your progress, helping you set deadlines or evaluating your results, can be very helpful. Often we are too close to the situation to be objective.