EP 127: Unpacking the 5 Clutter Pitfalls-Procrastination

Hi Friends!

Today on This ORGANIZED Life we are kicking off a series called UNPACKING THE 5 CLUTTER PITFALLS, starting with #1: PROCRASTINATION.

Over the next several weeks we’ll be taking a deep dive into the 5 key areas that stand in our way of progress: 

Procrastination is defined as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing it might have negative consequences.

• WHY do we feel the need to procrastinate in the first place?
  • Boring (other things you’d rather be doing)
  • Overwhelmed (too many other things going on to focus on the task at hand, or it seems like a mountain)
  • Lack of understanding (uncertainty)

• HOW do we procrastinate?
  • Busy work (social media, TV, focusing on less important tasks)
  • Pretend it doesn’t exist (shut the door and walk away)
  • Pass the buck (wait or hope for someone else to do it first-think laundry, dishes, etc)

• WHAT can we do to reduce the urge to procrastinate?
  • Prioritize: Make it an appointment
  • Break it up into manageable chunks (20 min)
  • Identify your triggers:
    • Are you trying to do a task when you are tired after a long day at work?
    • Do you have too many distractions (i.e. little kids at home that constantly need you?)
    • Are you trying to fit it in when you have “free time” rather than dedicate time to focus on this area?
    • Do you not know what to do (how to approach it? What products to buy? )
    • Do you need an accountability partner (someone to talk it through and give you permission to let go)
    • Are you an obliger and need some outer accountability and struggle with keeping that appointment for yourself?

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