Procrastination is the postponement of urgent tasks. You just don&#39;t feel like it and prefer to have fun with other (less important) things. Here are 5 tips to conquer your weaker self.

Important tasks are waiting that should have been done long ago. Instead, you put your feet up and endlessly scroll through social media or watch videos that are actually a waste of time. First things first: It's completely natural and each of us has had it - procrastination.
But too much procrastination leads to putting off more and more things, until at some point the mountain can no longer be tackled so easily. That's why it's important to accumulate enough discipline and get things done right away. And let's be honest: Without hopeless to-do lists and a bad conscience in the back of your head, you relax much better!

<h3>Tip #1: Small goals equal big achievements</h3>

In order to be able to efficiently process larger mountains of tasks without immediately losing interest, it makes sense to set small goals. The work doesn't have to be done in one day. It can be broken down into smaller, manageable steps. Every achieved partial goal leads to <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/portraits/success-has-no-rules" target="_blank" rel="noopener">success</a>. If, for example, the apartment is to be cleaned, you can define the rooms as a sub-goal. Clean out the closet? Summer and <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/fashion-trends-fall-winter-2023-haute-couture-paris-fashion-week" target="_blank" rel="noopener">winter</a> clothing could be separate sub-goals. It is important that you stick to the task and do not lose motivation again after a partial goal has been achieved. Small rewards like a quick <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/soul-spirituality/is-coffee-good-for-your-health-the-ultimate-breakdown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coffee</a> break or a nice chat with a friend can do wonders.

<h3>Tip #2: Eat the frog method</h3>

This method was developed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Tracy" title="brian tracy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Tracy</a> . He was inspired by Mark Twain's quote: "Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." In concrete terms, this means that you should do the unpleasant and difficult tasks first. In order to be able to define the "frog" better, it is best to create a list of tasks. These are categorised by priority. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management" title="Eisenhower principle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eisenhower principle</a> is well suited for this, in which a distinction is made between
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">urgent and important</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">urgent and unimportant</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">not urgent but important</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">not urgent and unimportant</li>
</ul>
The "Frog" will be found in the tasks in the "urgent and important" category. This task should be done first and preferably without major interruptions. Once you have gotten through this, the remaining points are no longer quite as difficult.

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<h3>Tip #3: Create a comfortable environment</h3>

The <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/culture/the-end-of-the-office-how-remote-work-is-changing-the-future-of-work-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">working environment</a> has a major impact on the effectiveness of our work. A cluttered environment makes us restless and unfocused. It is therefore important to create a pleasant atmosphere, especially for office work or other work that is carried out in one place. A tidy workplace helps not to lose focus.

<h3>Tip #4: Accountability Partners</h3>

Sometimes it helps to discuss your own goals and plans with friends or colleagues. They can have a supportive effect by regularly learning what has already been achieved and what the next goals are. The responsibility of being accountable to someone else can motivate us to be more productive and not procrastinate.

<h3>Tip #5: Turn off your smartphone</h3>

It's often our <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/soul-spirituality/what-influence-does-blue-light-have-on-our-skin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smartphone</a> that keeps us from completing errands. Be it a call, a message or social media. In order to be able to concentrate better on a task, the simple trick is to simply switch off the smartphone. This can prevent annoying interruptions or the temptation to just watch 5 minute reels.


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