Why do we almost always delay to take an action? Why do we wait until later? It is something we mostly fall victim to. Almost a challenge if I may say. We are always looking for the least possible time to complete a given time. This act of delays is what I call PROCRASTINATION.
Hello guys greetings from my side. Here is another topic on an act we all sometimes fall victim to and I will be writing on Why? Why we fall victim to it.
You are not the only one who puts of things till the eleventh hour.
Procrastination does not only hurt our productivity, it has measurable effects on our health. Putting things of till the last minutes can contribute intensely to stress, depression, uneasiness, anxiety and even some chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. Why then do we procrastinate?
I am here to put down some reasons when we wait till the last minutes before completing a task.
Mostly if the task is unpleasant.
Some people fail to do a task in time because they feel there's no joy in doing that task. They feel it is not enjoyable. If you are feeling that you are procrastinating because you dislike a task, consider what will happen if you don’t do it.
The consequences of not completing a task in time should be considered anytime we decide to procrastinate. Find the positive benefit of completing a task in time. That will give you a reason to move up the task on your list. Know that we mostly procrastinate on things which are less pleasurable to us. When we fail to do a task due to procrastination, we would have to face the penalty or consequences.
If the task is meaningless.
Another reason we procrastinate is that, the task lack meaning or holds little. At work, we might feel a lack of purpose if we are working on projects and we do not see any outcomes or any importance around the things we are doing.
Find the motivation you need to complete the task. It can be extrinsic or intrinsic. Extrinsic comes from outside where someone pushes you to do something while Intrinsic comes from within, where you want to do something.
Extrinsic motivation can work in the temporarily, but it also creates a pressure or fire that can stop later and actually contribute to procrastination. Being able to take full control of yourself and responsibilities, most especially your anatomy contributes drastically to your Intrinsic motivation.
Lack of focus is another reason why people procrastinate.
Not having enough zeal and willpower to complete a task can cause you to put it off.
Japanese Proverb
“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.”
Vision without action is when you are trying to change a behaviour or a habit but you lack the willpower to take the actions needed to move toward the goal. While action without vision, is like having too many priorities but choosing the easiest, shortest and most likely pleasurable.
If you have vision, you will know how to say "No to unimportant things and focus on your goals. Procrastination shouldn't be an option.
We procrastinate because we fear we will be unsuccessful with the task.
If you are doing a task for the first time, you will face negative emotions such as fear of failure. But which is important? Completion or allowing negative emotions stop you? Important tasks are usually difficult and contain some emotions of uncertainty.
When negative emotions come your way, when they try to stop you and when they try to pull you down or try to make you procrastinate or worst still not do the task at all, remember that it is worth trying and failing than not trying at all. The important thing is that you tried something new. Even though it is better late than never, it is better early than late.
Some of us procrastinate because it is kind of part of us. It is our personality. So people naturally procrastinate. Some people naturally procrastinate. There are ones who wake up and decide, "I’m going to get stuff done." Others who have it in them can’t even find their to do list.
Please, Procrastination can Kill... yes, can Kill. Do your best. Time is running very short. Very soon the end will come. Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Time and tide wait for no man so do the best you can.
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Thanks sir for motivated. It's very essential article.