The Purpose Killer - 7 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination
The Purpose Killer - 7 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination
Procrastination is a "Purpose Killer" because it averts you from acting on the things that matter to you. When we procrastinate, it causes us to put off important tasks and goals, leading to us feeling stuck and directionless.
In a fast-paced society full of distractions and demands, it can easily lead to many individuals finding themselves trapped in procrastination. Procrastination might seem harmless at first. Nevertheless, any habit of delaying tasks will eventually have profound consequences for an individual's ability to pursue their purpose and unlock their true potential.
What is procrastination?
Procrastination is delaying or postponing tasks or actions that need to be accomplished, often opting for more immediate and pleasurable activities instead. Procrastination involves avoiding or putting off tasks that require effort, concentration, or discomfort. These and others can often result in unnecessary stress, reduced productivity, and missed opportunities.
Having dealt with procrastination, I am aware that anyone can experience procrastination. The key is to develop strategies to overcome it. Everyone has the power to break free from procrastination and start reclaiming their path to success.
Procrastination is a formidable obstacle that can hinder and stand in the way of our personal growth and is one of the "Purpose Killers."
Today, let me share with you seven tips for overcoming procrastination.
Get Clear on Your Priorities:
Start daily by prioritizing your day.
- Instead of doing a "Things to Do List," Start thinking about a "Today List." Today can assist you in setting boundaries for the day and no longer allowing yourself to be pulled in different directions.
- Allow "No" to be a complete sentence. Learning that "NO" is a complete sentence helps you stop allowing others to keep you in a state of procrastination and set more explicit boundaries. This results in you saying no when needed to help your better prioritize your day and meet deadlines.
Reduce distractions: Determine what distracts you and do all you can to eliminate them. An example is spending too much time on social media platforms or watching reels.
- These become distractions that take you away from the tasks that must be completed.
- Practice Positive Self-Talk: Rewarding self-talk is okay when feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or discouraged. When you are sometimes overcritical of yourself, you are prone to negative self-talk. Turn that around to positive self-talk that helps you to counteract those thoughts and build your self-esteem.
Build Your Confidence: Learning to build your confidence is an effective way to overcome procrastination.
- When you build your confidence in your abilities, you will be readier to act and tackle tasks your might have been putting off.
- Connect with an Accountability Partner: Besides holding yourself accountable. When you have an Accountability partner, they can provide motivation, offer additional support; help you to stay focused; create a sense of community, and help your set clear boundaries.
Share Your Success:
- Acknowledge your hard work and progress, which help you feel more positive and energized.
- Take some time to reflect upon your hard work, accomplishments, and finishing a significant task.
- Use your success to motivate yourself to set new goals and challenges.
We begin with procrastination as one of the primary "Purpose Killer" Procrastination causes you to put off tasks until later, decreases your productivity and efficiency, damages your reputation, and leads to missed opportunities. In summary, procrastination can become a significant obstacle to achieving your goals and fulfilling your purpose.
Dr. Sanja Rickette Stinson, DM
