Procrastination...Busted!

I've decided that one of my biggest steps in the wrong direction is procrastination.   It isn't always purposeful, but it is there.   Distraction must be a precursor to it as well.   I'm sitting here still in my exercise clothes at 1:15 in the afternoon.   No exercise yet.   I did get some cleaning done this morning, started out on the right foot but then I slowly began to slow down.   I have things to do.  Now to do them!

So how can I get out of the distraction/procrastination mode?



Make a plan:   My best days are when I plan out what I am going to do the night before.   Either a list or writing it down in a planner.  Either way it helps

Have a time limit.   Decide when to have the item completed.   I will exercise before I take the kids to school.  Or I will load the dishwasher and start it before going to bed.   Pairing items seems to really help in getting it done.

Find someone to help with accountability.   I sometimes play Fly lady bingo games on facebook.  It is nice to have a little company in getting tasks completed. 

Put down the electronics.  All too often I get sucked in.   Turning on the computer later in the day, or turning on music, setting a timer on my phone makes a difference.

So in response to these thoughts...I am going to go exercise now.   I will be done before 2 pm.   Time limit!

Any other ideas on how to stay on task and not procrastinate?   Please share below.  I'd love to hear them!