What Everyone Should Know About Procrastination: Tips for a Successful You
August 13th, 2011 | 
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Sometimes we find it difficult to do certain unpleasant tasks. Especially if the task may effect someone else in a negative manner. For example, last week, I had to inform two of my subordinate employees that they were going to be laid off. Both of the employees had children, both married and obviously had finances that they both had to manage. One of the workers was a model employee. The other, not so good. For some reason, I found it odd that it was much easier to let the less adequate worker go versus the model employee. Both employees were simply a victim to seniority, yet approaching the good employee posed a much more difficult challenge. In fact, I am guilty of procrastinating this task to some extent, but regardless, I had to do it. In fact, I was so disturbed by my behaviour, that I quickly wrote down these simple tips for procrastination hoping to help others with their unpleasant tasks.
The first tip for procrastination that I found helpful was to get it over quickly without delay. As the day progressed, I found myself making excuses for not doing it sooner. If I would have started the task as soon as I was informed myself, I would not have carried the stress around with me all day. I found it more difficult as the clock ticked to handle the situation effectively. I felt a sense of guilt as one of the employees ask me if I wanted them to bring me a cup of coffee. Therefore, I found it would have been easier to simply get it done and over with.
My second tip for procrastination is to have someone with you. I probably would not have felt as nervous if I had another supervisor beside me. They may have been able to interject their thoughts on the situation and open up some dialogue. Having a friend to lean on when you are feeling nervous in any other situation works, therefore, I believe it would have also alleviated the stress of delivering bad news.
My last tip for procrastination is to focus on the goal. Even though, I still felt bad for the employees and their families afterwards, I was relived to get the news off my chest. The weird thing is, as much as I was dreading telling the model employee, it really didn’t turn out as bad as I thought it would. It turns out that she was planning on taking some time off for some much needed family time anyway. Making preconceived notions about situations can be truly detrimental to your own well-being.
I hope that my tips for procrastination helps anyone with a dilemma. I know that it will certainly help me in the future. To learn how to stop procrastination with EFT. Click below:
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