Tip 9 Better in black and white than dreaming in technicolor
Thats just our way of saying that when you read things on paper, youre able to act logically; this is much more effective than just thinking out how to avoid procrastination.
Putting down things in black and white is even better than brainstorming with another person. Heres the reason: if you write down what needs to be done, youre the only one who knows whats urgent and important.
You focus on this task from the implementation to completion. Once its completed, you take it off your list. Theres that sense of accomplishment, no matter how small the accomplishment is.
You go on to the next task, until you actually get used to the idea of doing, rather than procrastinating.
Brainstorming with a friend, on the other hand, can be viewed as a positive, but can be a form of procrastination. Youll say to yourself, what she said makes sense, so you mull over it, leaving the task undone.
Thinking about your tasks yourself and then doing them without anyones feedback is much more productive.
Tip # 46 Youve got 28 voice mails and you have 55 unread messages How much time would it take to go through all those messages?
Procrastinating Quotes
Tip # 62 Dont procrastinate in ensuring a smooth transition for your successor Your successor deserves a smooth transition.
Here are a few suggestions: Write your municipal officials and encourage them to send our regular reminders to local residents that recycling boxes are available at city hall for free. Your parents are tired of listening to you, and so are your friends. And rhetoric comes cheap these days. Time heals all wounds. Next day, the doorbell rings, and the weeds were not pulled out, the shrubs not trimmed, the hallway not cleared of clutter, and the kitchen faucet is leaking. Youll be amazed at the number of miracle workers they have on site. |