Wellness tips: Get More Done and STOP Procrastinating Already

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Checklist

Determine when you procrastinate the most.
Figure out why you procrastinate. Know your why.
Understand how you can fix it.
Consider how your choices are affecting others in your life.
Find an accountability partner to help you stay on track.
Set non-negotiables each day. These are the things you must do even if you don’t want to.
Set realistic hard deadlines for tasks that may take a few days or more to complete.
Make a schedule based on your hard deadlines.
When considering your schedule, start with the result you want to achieve, and work backwards.
Fill the time you set. You want to set just enough time to complete the work. Any extra and you might get sidetracked.
Do the hard stuff first so you can enjoy the rest of the process more.
If you cannot do the hard stuff first, choose to do the ones that have the most impact on the overall project.
Focus on the outcome or reward you will receive when the task is completed.
Eliminate distractions by scheduling in down time for the things you usually do when procrastinating (browsing social media, TV, checking email, napping, etc.)
Use tools to help you stay focused and on track such as time trackers.
Be mindful of your time by using block scheduling and a timer.
Reduce physical and mental clutter to reduce distractions.
Break big tasks into more manageable chunks.
Aim for creating good routines and habits.
When you cannot focus, use the time wisely by choosing other tasks that are still productive.