Procrastination: How to Overcome It - Bet on It

If you tend to be a bit competitive, place a bet with someone about how quickly you can do the task, or how completely. Bet your spouse or partner that you can have all the bills paid before the end of the week. Or team with another competitive procrastinator to see who can get their bills paid the quickest. This makes the task a game rather than a burden and you’ll be amazed at how quickly those bills get paid. Be sure to make the best worthwhile, but not so high as to be frightening. It’s also important to place a bet with someone who is competitive enough to follow through.