The 6 Anti-Procrastination Strategies Finally Revealed

Efficiency & Time ManagementConfidence & Self-AwarenessAll employees≈ 20 min

Key skill: Taking action

Summary

Six concrete strategies for putting an end to procrastination on the tasks that matter: own them, delegate them, give them fresh meaning, cut distractions, make the first step easier, and get started without waiting to feel ready.

Target audience

Anyone looking to (re)gain control of their time

Learning objectives

Own your procrastination to avoid the guilt that only makes it worse.
Delegate certain tasks to focus on the actions that matter most and appeal to you.
Re-enchant your tasks by giving them fresh meaning, seeking positive feedback, and rewarding yourself.
Cut the distractions that mask the real reasons behind your procrastination.

Module outline

ArticlesThe 4 original bonus tips for beating procrastination
Expert videoAn introduction to the fundamentals of procrastination and the 6 strategies for tackling it
AnchoringA quiz and True/False questions to explore the topic further and anchor what you've learned
Memo cardA downloadable memo card: the key takeaways from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment

Models & methods

5-second rule; entry and exit barriers; public commitment; artificial deadlines; task breakdown.

Research-based

Mel Robbins's 5-second rule; Idriss Aberkane's concept of entry and exit barriers for an activity.