- The Perfectionist
Perfectionists are afraid to start the task
at hand because they get stressed out
about getting every detail right.
They can also get stuck in the process, even
when they’ve started since they’re just too
scared to move on.
• Be clear about the purpose of your tasks
• Assign a time limit to each to deal with
procrastination.
This will force you to stay focused and
finish your task within the time frame.
- The Dreamer
They enjoy making the ideal plan more
than taking action.
They are creative, but it’s hard for them to
finish a task.
• Deconstruct the task into smaller bite-
sized chunks.
- The Avoider
Worriers are scared to take on tasks that
they think they can’t manage.
• Focus on the worst first task to tackle this
type of procrastination.
• Spend your morning working on what you
find the most challenging.
This will give you a sense of achievement, and
it helps you build momentum for a
productive day ahead.
- The Crisis-Maker
The crisis-maker deliberately pushes
back work until the last-minute.
They find deadlines exciting and
believe that they work best when working
under pressure.
• Get out of that illusion of your last
minute capabilities.
- The Busy Procrastinator
They have trouble choosing what to do
with their time when they have a lot of
work to do. They don’t know how to choose the task that’s best for them and postpone making any decisions.
• Prioritising the tasks on your schedule is
a good way to tackle it as it highlights
what needs to get done first.
