Laziness hinders us from accomplishing meaningful and useful things. It is the enemy of productivity. With laziness present, there is no way that one can be productive, and there is no way that he/she can go along with even the day-to-day activities, at the least, if not being productive. So how to overcome it? Here is a list that I found useful.
1. Procrastination is most of the times the number one reason for being lazy. Cast away procrastination and you should be on the right track.
2. Set a deadline to get started; this is often more important than setting a deadline to get things completed.
3. Treat yourself nicely when you get things done, no matter how small the achievement can be.
4. Break things up into small easy-to-do tasks. This way you don’t get puzzled and sit thinking how to do it.
5. Exercise and keep fit. This will give you enough refreshment to do things without laziness. You will also feel motivated and satisfied from the inner side.
6. Be sure about what to do next, if not you will have to be idle.
7. Closely follow your colleagues or family members who are busy and active, learn from them.
8. Think about what you will miss by sitting idly. Calculate the loss and take the responsibility.
9. Take productive breaks. Chat with colleagues or take a refreshing walk.
10. Plan a day ahead. Don’t go to the working table without knowing what to do that day.
11. Always engage yourself in something; never let your mind or body to be idle.
12. Watch your progress closely and account for un-productive days.
13. Be your own boss. Command yourself, set goals, accomplish tasks and appreciate yourself.
14. Find out what is holding you back from actually “doing” things. Fix it as soon as possible.
15. Don’t always follow a routine. This will cause boredom. Try to do something different just for a change.
Got more ideas? Share in the comments.
Article by JaneSheeba
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New to your blog. It's good. I feel like if I could just get over #1, procrastination, that the other 15 would be easy peasy
On second thought, #1 and #5.
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Great blog! Tons of invaluable info. I raise mini aussies in Okeechobee Florida. Aussies are incredibly smart and hard working. They always want to play all day then kick back with the family every night. We definitely love them.
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Wonderful article. Extremely helpful. Thank you for writing this.
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I feel that is interestig tactis. Nice info
Hi Jane Sheeba,
I saw your post in Darren’s post which you mentioned about not having Facebook. It got me interested to check your blog.
You have quality content, i found the advise on this post. particularly “Set a deadline to get started; this is often more important than setting a deadline to get things completed’
Is true because the procrastinator always in day dreaming mode and never wanted to take the first step. Starting a day without knowing what to be is a guarantee waste of time.
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Hi Ganesh,
Thanks for your valuable and wonderful comment. Glad that you found you through Problogger.
Yes I have a free book on time management and another one on Blogging for newbies. You are free to grab them.
Hope to see you again soon.
Cheers,
Jane.
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That was the silliest article I have ever read.
if one knew how to cast away procrastination, act according the deadlines set, ect. …. they wouldn’t be here searching…
Those are some great tips you got there Jane. I also have deadlines in order to persuade myself to work and not procrastinate. It’s really effective and it’s a great way to be productive. Most internet marketers don’t have any deadlines since they are the boss in their own business but even though that’s the case, it is still ideal to have a deadline in order to get closer to your goals and be successful in your business.
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