Krisp Tips Beat Procrastination by Thinking About the Future

Visualize. Take a moment to paint a vivid mental picture of the benefits of completing the task. If there’s a phone call you’re avoiding or an email you’re putting off, imagine the sense of satisfaction you’ll feel when it’s over.

Pre-commit, publicly. Most of us don’t want to look foolish or lazy to other people. So dare to say, “I’ll send you the report by the end of the day” — it can be just enough to make taking action more appealing.

Confront the downside of inaction Confront the downside of inaction. Instead of telling yourself you can do the task tomorrow (or the day after), force yourself to think about the downside of putting it off. What are the real consequences of not getting it done today?

Get rid of excuses. Never fall to the trap of giving excuses Get rid of excuses. Never fall to the trap of giving excuses. It is a very bad habit and can be difficult to get rid of.

Good time management and planning goes a long way in keeping procrastination at bay.

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