Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Four Simple Reasons for Procrastination.

  1. Difficult - we perceive the task to be difficult, and we tend to avoid difficult tasks. Thus, we become discouraged to continue or even start the task.
  2. Time-consuming - the task will take large blocks of time, and large blocks of time are unavailable until the weekend. We do not start doing it when we have a little amount of time available thinking that we should give full time for it.
  3. Lack of knowledge or skills - no one wants to make mistakes, so wait until you learn how before you start. Sometimes, we also decide not to do the task at all just because we don't know how.
  4. Fears - we fear that everyone may know that you screwed up.

The simple cure? Do everything opposite. Think that it's not so hard, you can do it; the task won't take long especially if you will start it gradually, you won't notice the time passing and the work almost done; it's your chance to learn new skill while doing it; put in mind always that everyone has its ups and downs. Failure is normal and all you have to do is try again. The losers are those who never tried...

Are You A Procrastinator?

You've made a time schedule for each day's activities. You've put there that you have to wake up so early in the morning to jog. Now, the alarm clock woke you up. But you don't feel like rising yet. Maybe a few more minutes won't hurt. Five minutes passed, and yet maybe a few more would do. The sun has risen up and you're still in bed. Checking on your daily schedule, you should have taken a bath already after jogging. So you missed your first activity and was delayed to the second one. This, folks, is a clear way of procrastinating.

This is often caused by self-deception, disorganization, lack of motivation and self discipline. With procrastination, no amount of organization, motivation, or prodding from loved ones can help you get away from it unless you understand what procrastination is.

So how can we get off with it? First, you need to decide that you are serious to get rid of procrastination. Then, you need to learn exactly what procrastination really is. By doing so and being able to understand it, you begin to recognize it each time you exhibit it. Upon recognition, dismiss it. Then put in mind that winning this battle will make you stronger and well-motivated.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Feeling of Deprivation

The feeling of deprivation can often lead to procrastination. We may feel deprived of our personal life because of our work. Thinking that we can no longer spend time with our family or not having to spend time for leisure activities anymore will most likely cause us to procrastinate. Deprivation can lead not only to procrastination but rebellion and resentment as well. When you feel that you have been working all the time, you'll come to this feeling that you have done enough and will no longer work hard for a while.


If this is the case, what you must do is to manage your time -- wisely. Having time for one's self is also very important for a person to be well motivated and feel balanced with his work. In managing your schedule, always make sure to include a day's treat for yourself. Even just once a week, have time to relax and do things which are not related to your work. Once you have established this schedule, you will have the motivation factor to do your work efficiently knowing that you'll have the chance to have a break.

Just remember that you must balance your time and have self-discipline in order to follow your schedule.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Thinking Positive

I have been dubbed as a happy-go-lucky person. People would see me hanging out with friends all the time, being carefree. If I achieve something, they would say, t'was out of pure luck. Is it? I don't think so. I may appear to be a carefree person but it doesn't mean that I'm useless. I just know how to deal with my life; I know how to make use of my time; I know how to carry my worries or problems in life, and; if there is something I want to achieve, i make sure I'd find ways to achieve it.

There are things which we consider as problems when in fact it's not. Is having low grades a problem? For me, no. Those grades have been made already so you can do nothing about it, since you can't turn back the time, right? Your problem now is how to make your grades higher the next time. Now, there are real problems which you need not to worry much. With your grades to be higher, what is the solution? You must study hard. But do you need to let the people know or show them when you study? Of course not. That is why I don't really bother myself with what others say about me especially if I know for myself that they have just misjudged me.

I think, the point here is to always stay positive. It will make you feel light and not pressured all the time.