Procrastination – who can claim to not be guilty of this from time to time? Here are a few strategies to help us break this bad habit. ‘Schedule your deep work. It’s easier to put off work that requires concentration. So build time in your daily calendar to focus…Learn to accept demanding work. Don’t make the mistake of equating easy work with productivity…Create a system for starting new tasks. You’ll be less likely to delay novel tasks if you have a system for approaching them…Use self-compassion. We tend to avoid tasks that stir up negative emotions…Tell yourself, “It’s normal to be disappointed in my past performance. I’m learning through experience.”’ (HBR) Wow! Join me in putting this into practice starting today!
