One Thing You Can Do To Stop Procrastinating

<p><b>Are you a procrastinator?</b></p> <p> Were you the kid that would study for a big test the night before and get </p> <p><b>homework done on the way to school? </b></p> <p>It’s nothing to be proud of, but we all have our moments of procrastination. Here’s a simple little life hack to stop procrastinating and getting stuff done. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how much more productive this will make you. </p> <p><b>Make a To-Do List</b></p> <p>To-Do lists stop procrastination better than anything else I know. Get out a piece of paper and a pen, or download a free app on your phone and make out your list. </p> <p>Start by jotting down everything you need to get done today. As you work your way through each item on your list, cross it off. It’s a great feeling, isn’t it? </p> <p>This simple way of doing it will make a huge difference, but we can do even better. Here are some easy tips to help you make the most of your to-do list:</p> <p>• Write your list the night before. You’ll be ready to get going first thing in the morning. </p> <p>• Do something quick and easy first. Get it done and cross it off the list. This will set the tone for your entire day. </p> <p>• Avoid tasks that take hours to complete. Instead break them up into smaller chunks or baby steps that you can get done and cross off. </p> <p>• Work on more difficult tasks earlier in the day while you have the energy to get through them. Save the easy stuff for late afternoon when possible. </p> <p><b>There’s one more “rule” and it’s the most important one. </b></p> <p>Do not stop until you’ve crossed every single item of your to-do list. Get everything done you possibly can. Yes, it’s not always possible to do what you set out to do today because you’re waiting on a part to ship or a report from a colleague. </p> <p>It’s fine to move a task to another day when there’s a valid reason. Aside from that though, keep working until each item on your daily to-do list is crossed off. </p> <p><b>Here’s your assignment for the next few days: