Inevitably, things get put off -- pushed to the side to deal
with later -- and the snowball effect of procrastination becomes
a painful part of daily life. Problems with prioritizing
thoughts and actions, distractibility, disorganization, feeling
overwhelmed, and anxiety can all lead to these persistent
struggles in getting started. Here are some ideas to help you
break the procrastination cycle. Understand the Causes of Your
Procrastination One of the first steps is developing an
understanding of the reasons you put things off. Once you get a
better handle on why you procrastinate, you can create a more
effective plan to gain control over it. Does the procrastination
occur most often when it is a large task that is lengthy,
complex and too overwhelming to organize? Is the avoidance
related to tasks that are simply tedious, boring, and
unappealing? Do you tend to delay on tasks you don't feel
competent in doing? Do you find that the issue is related more
to time slipping away from you? Do you tend to have dif