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STOP

PROCRASTINATING
practica l strategies
1. PLAN IN ADVANCE
(THE DAY BEFORE)

use the 10/90 rule: one minute of planing


can save 9 minutes of execution time
once you start.

Write it with your hand


QUESTION 1.

WHEN WOULD BE THE BEST TIME TO


PLAN THE 1-3 MOST IMPORTANT
THINGS FOR THE NEXT DAY?

WHERE WOULD YOU DO THAT?


2. PREPARE YOUR
ENVIRONMENT
Set up your work area:

clear your workspace

avoid distractions (limit technology time,


block email, handy, tell others to respect
your focus time)

Start working immediately on the tasks you


have planned the day before
QUESTION 2.

WHAT ARE YOUR SOURCES OF


DISTRACTIONS?

WHAT COULD YOU DO TO AVOID OR


LIMIT THEM?
3. SET PRIORITIES (I)

use the 20/80 rule:

What are the 10-20 %more important


tasks that make the 80%of results?

Ask: what is the most valuable use of my


time right now?
3. SET PRIORITIES (II)

When planning respect the limits of


attention capability

Resist the temptation to clear the small


tasks first

(Accomplishing important tasks is more


rewarding than accomplishing less important
ones)
3. SET PRIORITIES (III)
THE ABCD METHOD
MAKE A LIST OF ALL YOUR CURRENT TASKS AND
CLASSIFY THEM IN ONE OF THESE CATEGORIES

A tasks: have the most serious consequences if you


donˋt do them. You can not delegate them.

B tasks: things you have to do but have less severe


consequences.

C tasks: nice to do but without consequences if let


undone

D tasks: tasks you can delegate

E tasks: tasks that don´t add any value and can be


eliminated.
QUESTION 3.

WHAT ARE 5 THINGS THAT ARE ON


YOUR LIST?

CAN YOU CLASSIFY THEM ACCORDING


TO THE „ABCDE“ METHOD?
3. THE ABCD METHOD-
EXECUTION

Start with A. If the task is too big, break it down into


smaller pieces in order of importance (A1, A2, etc…)

After breaking the task in small chunks start


immediately with it on the planned day. (Do not
overthink or hesitate)

Stop only after 100 % completion

Do one step at a time

Plan breaks after every completion


4. SET ARTIFICIAL
DEADLINES

Plan your day as having 1hour less available.


(example: set a goal to finish 1hour earlier as
usual).
5. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

Use lists or tracking apps or anything that


works for you. (i.e projects and tasks
tracker)
6. REWARD YOUR PROGRESS

Plan ahead what you will do with the saved


time

Find ways to reward yourself for your


accomplishments (favorite sport, meal
or activity, time with the family,
saving a small amount of money for
the holiday…be creative).
SOME PRACTICAL IDEAS (I)
 Use the Pomodoro technique: work for 25 minutes
(no distractions) then take a 5 minute break.

 Go for walks and take regular breaks.

 Don't get derailed by your thoughts. Keep a


notepad nearby to capture any random thoughts.
Simply write them down and carry on with the task
at hand.

 Do the most difficult thing first (never start the day


by checking Facebook, Instagram or email).

 Set up everything the night before (put out all the


books, notes and stationery you need).

Source: learning fundamentals


SOME PRACTICAL IDEAS (II)
 Leave yourself a post-it note each night that says
what you need to do the next day.

 Avoid working late at night. You'll wake up grumpy


and it will be harder for you to focus.

 Ask yourself, "What's the highest value thing I can


do today?" Write it down on a whiteboard, post-it
note, etc. Stick it on your wall.

 Write short to-do lists (no more than three items). It


gives you the perception that you're making
progress, which will help you to stay on track.

Source: learning fundamentals


SOME PRACTICAL IDEAS (II)
 Create a distraction list. Jot down when and where
you are most easily distracted. Start to recognise
the things that can potentially derail you so you can
deal with distractions from the outset.

• Use the online program Complice to help you set


clear goals and intentions for each day.

• Use Internet blocker applications such as Freedom


and StayFocused. The key is to activate these at
the start of every session.

• Single-tasking is a skill. Cultivate this skill by doing


one thing at a time (e.g. Go for a walk without
listening to a podcast)

Source: learning fundamentals


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