LifeHabits 22 - Stop Procrastinating
Sep 29th, 2008 by lifehabits
Haven’t been getting certain things done? Many people procrastinate and don’t know how to stop. In this episode, Karel reads some insightful quotes on the topic of procrastination and then takes listeners through 10 ideas for dealing with it and developing life-long habits to prevent getting into cycles of procrastination. He also summarizes the feedback received regarding the format of the podcast which strongly favored sticking with the current 30-40 minute length and content. Thanks so those of you who provided feedback.
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Thanks Karel.
Not linking up today gave me the opportunity to know you better and, while I was at it– work on a problem that plagues me. “Procrastination is the thief of time.” A saying that I’ve heard throughout my life and one which contiunues to haunt me.
The 10 points you address to help solve the problem make sense. I’ve tried the “reward” bit, but this never helped really. Yes, whenever I finally finished somehting, a reward felt nice. But the habit remained.
Understanding why I procrastinate and looking for a pattern inside the ‘events’ — for the first time helped me to see some of the underlying causes. Breaking it into smaller actions and removing distractions also resonated with me.
Well. My work, like many people’s, is complex and demanding. Your podcast put a fresh light on something that, if I earnestly apply it, it should help me make the progress I want.
I’ll let you know.
Thanks.