I’m actually writing this blog post to procrastinate on doing other things.

Procrastination is a hard one.

Someone said/wrote that procrastination is a deeper-seated fear of failure. This fear is rampant in our culture, falling short only to public speaking, death (and possibly taxes) as #1. While we can’t provide a golden fix for procrastination, we can begin to dissipate this big, hairy beast, piece by piece…

…And know that our discomfort is not forever. Here’s how I deal:

• I start by making a list of everything I need to do (for the day, week, month, etc.)
• I then categorize and prioritize
• Usually, I go for low hanging fruit first (don’t want it “hanging” over me while I try to do the harder things)
• My best work gets done when I devote a solid hour with zero distractions. This means I’ve used the restroom, finished my tea/snack, responded to important emails, and of course checked Facebook and Twitter one last time.
• I applaud baby steps/milestones, and take breaks when they’re needed (usually after the first hour).

How do you release your want to procrastinate? What practices keep you “on track?”

Thanks, and Happy Monday! 🙂

Namaste, CJP