If you, deciding to do something, first poured yourself some tea, then smoked on the balcony, stroked the dog, warmed up the cooled tea and got down to business just before leaving the house - you are a procrastinator. And you are not alone - according to American scientists, about 20% of the adult population suffer from procrastination syndrome.
What is procrastination
Procrastination is a psychological term for the propensity to regularly put off unpleasant but necessary things for later. At the same time, a person is not lazy, does not lie on the couch, and does not watch films instead of working. He turns on the computer, opens the documents, but decides first to make himself coffee, then he checks his mail, opens the letter and reads the article he sent. busy with something all the time.
An hour later, the man remembers that he was going to work, but suddenly begins to tidy up the table, being filled with the conviction that it will be easier for him to work this way, and then he goes to water the flowers. As a result, the procrastinator spends his time on unnecessary things, while he does not rest, and the work is not done.
Reasons for procrastination
Psychologists believe that procrastination can result from several reasons. The main factor is usually boring unloved work. In second place is a lack of understanding of their goals in life. If a person can hardly imagine why he needs to do a project, write a diploma, or study strength of materials, it will be quite difficult for him to get down to business.
Procrastination also affects people who are afraid to make a mistake and, for this reason, are afraid to get down to business, or, on the contrary, perfectionists who want to do everything in the best way and therefore miss all deadlines. Finally, procastinators may simply not be able to properly manage their time and prioritize.
Pay attention - sometimes the reason for the inability to force oneself to do business may lie in vitamin deficiency, low hemoglobin levels, or another disease that reduces activity and performance.
How to deal with procrastination
Fortunately, psychologists are proposing treatments for procrastination. First of all, you need to realize that it is present and tune in to fight. After all, in the end you will have to do the very things that scare you so much.
Procrastinators not only ruin relationships with coworkers and others through missed assignments. They also develop health problems due to constant nervous tension.
Plan your time. Break things down into blocks, write down how much time you will work on each block and how much rest. Create a special diary where you will record your plans.
Change your attitude towards responsibilities. Don't tell yourself "I have to do this." Replace this phrase with "I will do it of my own free will."
If you constantly get stuck on a particular type of work, think if you could outsource it to someone else, taking on some of that person's responsibilities.
