Help! How do you overcome Procrastination?

mckitty

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I have a ton of work to do - but I can never seem to get around to it. There's always something more fun to read on the internet that distracts me!

I feel like this kitty all the time:

Procrastination Cat

What do you do to buckle down and get stuff done? Anyone?

 

lunasmom

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Can I tell you later?


I try to find something interesting about what I'm working on. However I understand that's doesn't happen in all scenerios. Other than self developing a form of OC disorder or "growing out of it" you're pretty much out of luck.

I think I was 26 by the time I stopped procrastinating everything. Wait no, I take that back. You haven't seen the pile of dishes in the sink
 

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Aw, I love Procrastination Cat!

The thing that helps me is to make a list. It's very satisfying to cross things off a list.

I've been having a difficult time this summer, though. I've had so much work to do and I burned out about halfway. Now, I'm trying to finish up but it's difficult to find that motivation! I'm looking forward to other answers.
 

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Originally Posted by mckitty

I have a ton of work to do - but I can never seem to get around to it. There's always something more fun to read on the internet that distracts me!

I feel like this kitty all the time:

Procrastination Cat

What do you do to buckle down and get stuff done? Anyone?

I'm the worst person to ask.....at work, I have everything in order. But I'm a really bad procrastinator at home.

Katie
 

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does Colin nagging me count as motivating
if it's something i'd rather not do, i procrastinate (i know that's bad but hey, that's just how it is!) i usually just make myself do whatever anyways because i know i'll be glad when i get if over with. I also make a list and like to cross stuff off as i go- that helps!
 
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