Procrastination: Symptom of the Issue To overcome procrastination, you must first realize that procrastination isn’t the real issue. Procrastination is just the symptom of the issue. The same goes for laziness, poor time management, or lack of self-discipline. Most people are quick to pinpoint...
take breaks in between work. This way you give your brain valuable time to rest and recharge. Taking breaks from work is not time wasting. It is smart time management. You produce
The reason it works this way is to avoid black-and-white thinking that makes tasks feel too big or time-consuming to get done (i.e. “It needs to be done in one go or it isn’t worth starting” or “I need to do it perfectly or it isn’t right”). Negative thoughts like that...
Does it seem like your project team members are sprinting through their to-do list while you struggle to get yours off the ground? It’s almost like you have less time than everyone else. However, it’s far more likely you’re a victim ofpoor time management. Fortunately, it’s a rela...
The act of writing tasks down or saying them out loud can motivate you to have something to share each day. Overcome procrastination (now rather than later) Procrastinators are often deft at working under pressure and completing a big task in record time. But the downside is that work and ...
Poor organization can lead to procrastination. Organized people successfully overcome it because they use prioritized to-do lists and create effective schedules. These tools help you to organize your tasks by priority and deadline. Even if you're organized, you can still feel overwhelmed by a task...
Leaders who possess toughness and resilience are composed under pressure, maintain a positive attitude, and motivate their team to overcome obstacles. These leaders are adept at bouncing back from adversity, learning from failures, and using setbacks as opportunities for growth. Nelson Mandela was the...
“turn off work” by a certain time each day. If an email request happens to be sent during a time when an employee should be “off duty,” instill the habit of noting when something isn’t urgent and can wait until their next workday. This can help employees to set healthy ...
Different dynamics of climate change, population growth, and urbanisation challenge water service providers (WSPs) and those managing urban planning. The scientific community has been evidencing the concept of sustainable urban water management (SUWM) as a driver to foster the integration of the urban...
Poor mental health Lack of exercise A demanding personal life Taking steps to improve your sleep hygiene, self-care, and stress management can help you avoid burnout and maybe even kick the “Sunday scaries.” 2. You’re struggling with time management Noisy coworkers (including the work-from...