procrastinate less

After I just could not succeed with the other goal, I changed from “Stop procrastinating” to “Procrastinate less”. I’ve realized that it’s impossible for me to absolutely stop procrastinating, and just doing it less often is what I’m really aiming for. So this is perfectly fine with me :)

Yeah i procrastinate. A lot. What am i doing right this moment as I sit here on 43 Things? Yeah. Procrastinating.

My schedule is switched around a little this week, and I unexpectedly have today off, which works out great because I’m still recovering from being sick over the weekend. Anyways, I would like to take this moment to address the problem I have sticking with to-do lists. I seem to have good intentions while making the daily ones in my little day planner, but most of the time they go ingored. Eventually, most of the stuff I put on there will end up getting done, but why do I have such an aversion to the list? I quite literally will glance right at it and say to myself, “Yep, that’s a list all right,” and go on about my business of attending to something else. It would make my life so much easier, and I wouldn’t be rushing around trying to get things done at the very last minute if I were to JUST STICK TO THE PLAN. I suppose that’s why this goal in on here in the first place.

So, today’s list is pretty daunting at first look, although a lot of the things on there are accomplished pretty quickly. I’d be happy if I got most of it done.

I’m possibly about to pay a higher price then I ever imagined paying for my procrastination. It’s not worth it guys. Don’t necessarily sweat the small stuff, but when it comes to the important things, don’t wait. You could find yourself in a REAL bind.

I really don’t mean to put things off until the very last possible second. Usually, I try to get organized and start things as soon as I decide that they ought to (or need to) get done. I’m great at making plans, terrible at following through.

Part of the problem, I know, is that I simply think and work better under pressure. It’s hard for me to come up with ideas for a paper or create a visually appealing presentation more than 24 hours before it’s due. My mind wanders too much I think; only when I feel the pressure of a deadline can I force myself to focus and get the job done.

So how can I find motivation and inspiration before the last minute???

I have had this goal for years and yet I still continue to procrastinate. How do I change? I’ve had The Procrastinator’s Handbook for years… I have flipped through it, but being the eternal procrastinator that I am, I haven’t actually ever read it. Go figure!

Is that what I mean by this goal? lol. I had a plan… to start working at 8am to get out of town by noon. On the day when I have the least amount of time to hang out here, I’m posting more than I have all week.

sigh…

I have made vast improvements in this area, I’m working on things like organizing my papers, filing my taxes and decluttering my closet and my life, all with noticeable results! I will see how the next six weeks go, and reevaluate then, I’m on the right track to be able to mark this goal complete July 1st!

lol. Meaning, I stink. Well, I do much better when my schedule is full and I can really feel that sense of urgency.

I do have a show every weekend for the next 3 weeks, but the past few craft shows have been sucky… the next one, who knows? So I’m not feeling overly motivated to work. Although my general attitude is to always be prepared to do well, I’ve been doing that for weeks with no real results.

I’m sure one good show will motivate me plenty.

My 2 essays (both due tomorrow..) are giving me dirty looks as I browse the wonderful world of “43 things”.
Typical…
How does one go about procrastinating less?
I’ve seen books and workbooks for it.. do they work?