Procrastination: How to Overcome It - Break it Down

When you are faced with a daunting task, either because it is unpleasant, or difficult, or requires great degrees of concentration, break it down into smaller more manageable segments. I was one faced with tiling a kitchen floor. After laying a section of tiles I was absolutely worn out and quite daunted by the idea of having to do the entire kitchen. Then, I broke it down into smaller, less daunting tasks. Cut the tiles to the right size, then stop. Lay the tiles I have cut, then stop. Grout those tiles, then stop. This may not be correct tile laying procedure, but it got the kitchen floor tiled. I could handle just cutting the tiles or just laying the tiles, but not the entire process at once. Use this method for large or overwhelming tasks. Paying bills? Just organize the bills in order of priority. Then just pay one bill, then another, then another. Perhaps put a deadline on it. I’ll prioritize the bills tonight, then stop. I’ll pay one bill tomorrow night, then stop. Soon they are all paid, and in order of importance.