Busting Procrastination Make a list of important tasks you’ve been putting off, or projects you have yet to complete. You could include tasks such as simply doing laundry, sending out your rèsumè, following up on a job interview, or paying a monthly bill. Choose the task you’re resisting the most, first. Either today or tomorrow, set aside fifteen minutes to work on this task. Assemble whatever materials you need and set a timer for fifteen minutes. When the timer goes off, stop. How much did you get done? Was the task easier than you thought?

Are you motivated to continue working? Did you find you wanted to move on to your next task immediately? Continue this habit on a daily basis, perhaps extending your timer for thirty minutes. You will be surprised how much you actually accomplish in a week’s time!