Why putting something off until tomorrow is a good option
It’s easy and effortless.
It allows you to think about it
Possible scenarios are too involved/painful/messy/exhausting/
You worry about finishing what you started
There is really no time
There are things to do before you begin
You’re too tired/unmotivated
Overcoming procrastination
Have a good reason for doing it now. Example: Brushing your teeth should happen regularly to avoid bad breath and bad taste in your mouth and cavities
Envision the results if you do it now. It will be one less chore to do later, there will be less clutter, and everything will be cleaner. Or you will lose weight and feel good and look good
At least do some of it now. Bit by bit, the job will get done or the bill payment will be in the mail or the application will be completed. Things like that
Finish what you started now. As a procrastinator myself, I know how tempting it can be to put off doing something for later. The problem is that later never comes,
Turn it into a habit or routine. Clean the bathroom everyday or hang clothes up instead of randomly throwing them in the closet every day. When you do all of that is up to you. For best results, choose a time that you will do something and do it every day at the same time. Avoid skipping a day or time. You will begin to feel uncomfortable for failing to keep your appointment.
Consider changing your diet Do it gradually this week. Opt for eggs in the morming instead of nagels or pastries. Eating more whole foods like fruits and vegetables will help you to feel motivated to just do chores now rather than later. Avoid sugary foods like donuts and cakes. Wean yourself of them by not buying them or bringing them home, If you do bring them home, you will think about them all of the time and finally be tempted to eat them. IAs I ate more whole foods and fewer sugary or salty foods like chips and cookies, I felt motivated to clean clutter and take care of chores like sweeping and dusting.
Takje an occasional break/ Sit back and relax after doing that grueling yard work, for example. But remember to get that work done first before rewarding yourself with a brief rest.
I know, this all sounds easier said than done. But I promise you that you have more time for hobbies and recreation once your procratination is under control. I have done all of the above and feel much better, I am now proud to say that I am a former procrastinator, at least for the most part,