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[Maximus Decimus]

Like I suspect many on here are, I am a serial procrastinator. Whether it's making numerous cups of tea, taking breaks or browsing the net, it always takes me way longer to do something than it should. It annoys me because there are always things I never find time for mainly because of this.

I live in hope that one day I may break this cycle and to be honest starting a topic on here instead of starting my work isn't the best start.

Does anybody have any instances of where they broke this cycle and how they managed to do it!?

[JohnM]

My business partner runs courses and individual sessions for this. Its not cheap though, as she lives in Putney and you'd have to get there. I can PM you details if you wish.

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Like I suspect many on here are, I am a serial procrastinator. Whether it's making numerous cups of tea, taking breaks or browsing the net, it always takes me way longer to do something than it should. It annoys me because there are always things I never find time for mainly because of this.

I live in hope that one day I may break this cycle and to be honest starting a topic on here instead of starting my work isn't the best start.

Does anybody have any instances of where they broke this cycle and how they managed to do it!?

I have but I'll respond later

[bowes]

Thought of loads of tips when I saw the thread title but then I realised you wanted to STOP procrastination so I can't be so much help, though I did manage once by having a couple of days a week with no internet and fit loads in

[Lee]

though I did manage once by having a couple of days a week with no internet and fit loads in

Wanna start that back up again?

[marklaspalmas]

making numerous cups of tea

Making tea is not procrastinating. It's life. Everything else is details.

[Bob8]

To be boring, the best way is to make a list of things that need doing, including the really small jobs that take two minutes. Start doing the small immediate ones to get them out of the way and then work your way to the bigger ones.

[JohnM]

I've offered the professional services of my business partner but if you just want some advice, I have two pices of advice.

1. Why put off until tomorrow things that you don't have to do at all?

2. Make a prioritised " to do" list then go down the list and make sure you do something each day for each item on the list. Don't just do the easiest item first, don't just do the smallest item first, nor the hardest, nor the biggest. Instead make sure you do something, however little, from each task every day.

[Maximus Decimus]

My business partner runs courses and individual sessions for this. Its not cheap though, as she lives in Putney and you'd have to get there. I can PM you details if you wish.

Yeh there's no harm in taking details.

My problem is that I often manage to beat it for a while only to resort back to old ways soon after.

I'd love to be able to not use the internet but unfortunately I use a computer a lot for my work. I have looked into getting certain sites blocked without a password but cannot seem to find a way to do it that would encompass Chrome, Firefox, Opera and IE.

Essentially it comes down to a battle of will and it's one I often lose.

[T Dub]

1. Put on some mucky clothes
2. Promise yourself a pizza if you get it done

[JohnM]

Essentially it comes down to a battle of will and it's one I often lose.

My problem is that I can't stop posting on here. Its too bloody addictive!!!!

[Bulletproof]

I thought you were asking for tips on how to procrastinate before I read your OP. I was about to say, I've got a good few of those.

[Steve May]

Like I suspect many on here are, I am a serial procrastinator. Whether it's making numerous cups of tea, taking breaks or browsing the net, it always takes me way longer to do something than it should. It annoys me because there are always things I never find time for mainly because of this.

I live in hope that one day I may break this cycle and to be honest starting a topic on here instead of starting my work isn't the best start.

Does anybody have any instances of where they broke this cycle and how they managed to do it!?

As fully fledged grade 2 procrastinator (I'm grade 1 qualified but I haven't got round to posting the form yet) I will tell you how I battle it.

1. Motivation follows action. Not the other way round, as most people believe. The hardest part is starting something. One you're up and running and doing things it's usually fine.

2. All big jobs, no matter how big, are really a lot of collected small jobs that have to be done in order. Start on the smaller jobs, and the one above comes into play.

And there's kind of a third as well.

If you're procrastinating that hard and that long that you come on here seeking advice, you probably should be doing something else with your life.

Interesting link here

[getdownmonkeyman]

My advice; take your time on deciding what to do.

[Tiny Tim]

My problem is that I can't stop posting on here. Its too bloody addictive!!!!

Ask John Drake to ban you and block your email address so you can't beg to return.

[Derwent]

Procrastination is usually a sign that you're easily distrac........oh look at that over there......

[John Drake]

Ask John Drake to ban you and block your email address so you can't beg to return.

I'd never get round to it.

[Tiny Tim]

I'd never get round to it.

Get your lacky Craig to do it......

[bowes]

Ask John Drake to ban you and block your email address so you can't beg to return.

I'm sure there are much more fun ways to get banned than asking to be banned. Then again if you enjoy it too much you might start procrastinating by getting banned

[marklaspalmas]

Interesting link here

yes. Ta.