Procrastination during work is something all of us experience, especially now that most of us are working remotely. Especially when that comfy bed is calling your name…. When this happens, we end up losing our rhythm and unable to continue making progress with our task for the day.
While it is ok to take a break here and there, procrastinating during work can be dangerous, especially if it happens during an important task or work event.
If you want to prevent procrastination from affecting your work flow, here are some tips to help you out:
Adjust your workload
One of the reasons why people tend to procrastinate is because the workload they have is too much for them to handle. Instead of doing the important tasks immediately, they end up doing the less-important tasks first.
To prevent this from happening, break down the workload you have into manageable levels and do it slowly.
As you do each task, you will be able to see some improvement in your progress and complete the work without you realising it.
Read More: When Work Gets You Down
Do a to-do-list and arrange them according to importance
Some people tend to procrastinate because they can’t arrange the tasks they have based on their importance or stick to the deadlines given for them.
Doing a to-do list and sorting them based on their deadline and importance will be effective in helping you cut down your workload and accomplish them without problems.
Do not multitask
Multitasking is seen as one of the major reasons why there are people who procrastinate during work. Not only does it slow down your productivity, it also affects your focus and creativity.
To manage your tasks, focus on one task at a time and focus on it until you finish it. You should also get rid of all the distractions around your workspace so you can focus on the tasks you have before you.
Get your workmates to stop you procrastinating
There are people who tend to procrastinate while working because they are working on their own and this is seen most of the time in remote workers. No one is there to watch their work and they only have to meet a deadline to submit their tasks.
However, if you get someone to check up on you every once in a while, even through online messages, it can help redirect your focus back to your work.
Be accountable
Sometimes, we don’t feel accountable for the work or task we do, especially if we work alone. However, if you do make yourself accountable for the work you are doing, you will be able to focus and exert the right amount of effort needed to make the task easier to do.
Get someone to check up on your work and congratulate each other if you are able to do the tasks assigned to you perfectly and on time.
Conclusion
It can be tricky to stop procrastination all together because you sometimes don’t realise it is happening. However, if you build a good work habit using the tips we provided, we are sure that you can find the right focus and drive to do your work better and finish them in no time at all.
For better productivity in your work, check out these tips: 8 Steps to Digital Productivity 6 Apps that increase Your Productivity Being Productive @ Work: What Are The 5 Time Wasting Things You Do At Your Desk
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