Getting Procrastination Off Your Back

Do you catch yourself saying?
I will do it later… when I have time, feel better etc.

Side effects of Procrastination
-robs you of your time and makes you feel so miserable by prolonging.
- delaying the inevitable can result in serious consequences
- creates fatigue, hopelessness and depression
- drains you of energy

Understanding why we procrastinate
Falling into the trap of procrastinating is a form of coping with our emotions (physical/metal) stage that we are in. While it may provide a temporary outlet, it eventually catches up.

Case Study for Tax Season Procrastination:
Like tax season, ugh…we all face this and procrastinating will lead to missing the deadline. The task is unpleasant, stressful and causes more stress when put off.
Emotions challenged:
Fear of what could be owing-Self-doubt if you do it right, write off the right expenses…
Guilt, Discomfort over not getting the task done
Habits of procrastinating become automatic response

Key to finding a solution for procrastination is
1) Clarity-Identify exactly what your procrastinating
2) Result-What will be the consequence if your keep procrastinating
3) Focus- on what needs to be done


Tips for beating Procrastination


1) Create a “to-do-list”-keeps you focused and see your results. Keep in plain view. If you don’t write it down, it will get forgotten or keeps you thinking about it.

2) Set schedule and deadlines- daily and weekly schedules

3) Do the “nasty- but necessary” jobs first- get it out of the way and now you’re ready for the stuff you love to do

4) Break it down into manageable segments -less stress- & overwhelming

5) Emotions- identify what holds you back- then don’t think about it, just do it

6) Benefits to getting it done now- list them

7) Get help- if you don’t know how like professional

8) Reward Yourself!!! Celebrate during the task and once completed.


It’s back to school time, what is holding you back to organizing yourself and your children.