Tip #4 to Trick Your Mind into Overcoming Procrastination

Today we are talking about tip #4 for tricking your mind into overcoming procrastination, which is to Set a Timer to Work on the Task.

Sometimes it’s not knowing how long a task is going to take that can deter you from even starting. What if it takes longer than you think? What if that keeps you from doing other, more important things? Might as well push it to tomorrow.

Set a timer so you know exactly how long you’ll be working on the task. Start with 25 minutes and see how you feel, and if you’re in a good flow, set the timer for another 25 minutes. That way, there is an end in sight. The Pomodoro timer is a good one to check out to keep you focused on the task at hand for 25 minutes at a time before reminding you to take a break.

If you have a deadline the next day and absolutely need to finish today, try setting timers with breaks in between, if you can. That way, you’re at least breaking up your day, so there is an end in sight after each time the timer goes off.

You can even make a game out of it. Set a timer first for 10 minutes. If you “beat” that timer, try setting another timer for 15 minutes. Keep going for as long as you can, and before you know it, you’ll be done!

Tune in tomorrow for tip #5 to trick your mind into overcoming procrastination.

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