In a way, yes. The difference between those who procrastinate and those who don't is that non-procrastinators have a specific strategy or system to help them through tasks that are not much fun. It is always a surprise how quickly things get done when they've been started. Many of us who have spent day after day procrastinating and feeling badly about it, are shocked to notice the difference a little movement in the right direction makes. After you've finished each task, reward yourself.
Some people finish that book, others go swimming, still others listen to music.
The reward needs to be something you enjoy. Perhaps now you can see the benefit of starting early when you have a new job to do. All Rights Reserved. The Anxiety Network is an international outreach to educate and inform the general public about the anxiety disorders, and to educate and support people with anxiety disorders.