Fun Holiday – Fight Procrastination Day

Every once in a while we come across a task we rather not do. It could be something as simple as cleaning up our desk or ordering a birthday present or as complex as writing a paper for class or finish cleaning out the garage. When it comes to daunting, boring or important tasks we have all procrastinated by doing something else.

Perfectionists

Procrastination does not always have disastrous consequences. Most people who procrastinate tend to finish the task at hand at the last moment. Some psychologists believe that sometimes procrastination can be a sign of a perfectionist personality.

Sometimes however procrastination can become a problem. Studies have shown that habitual procrastination increases stress and anxiety, reduces productivity and can have a negative impact on a person's job performance.

How to Celebrate?

If you find yourself to be a habitual procrastinator, here are some ways you can fight the impulse to put things off on Fight Procrastination Day:

• Get to your to-do list now and start crossing off tasks.
• Learn ways to fight your procrastinating tendencies. Perhaps ask a friend to monitor your progress?
• Reward yourself for tasks completed on time.

Did You Know...

...that procrastibaking is the act of using baking as a procrastination device?