How to beat procrastination - Stop gathering information!
Research shows that most of us spend up to 80% of our time on activities that have nothing to do with the success of our projects. We load ourselves down with endless tasks that keep us feeling busy, yet at the end of the day we wonder why we have accomplished so little. Â
Why do we miss deadlines, put off doing things we dislike, and accept stress and procrastination as a necessary part of life? What experiences have shaped the way you think about time? Do you need to rethink your views? If you were asked to speak to a group of students about the best way to use time, what would you say to them?
This quiz will help you identify areas where you can take action to overcome procrastination today:
- I often delay taking action and making decisions because I need to gather more facts.
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- I have a hard time knowing when to wrap up the research phase of a project. I worry about not having enough information to complete it.
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- I tend to get stuck in the middle of a project if changing circumstances suggest the need to make adjustments.
- I always feel that I’m using my time well as long as I’m gathering information for a project.
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