Comments on: Seven Tips for Beating Procrastination

By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Rebecca Laffar-Smith — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:28:07 +0000

*ponders* You know, I've been thinking about that clothing optional thing recently. I think the real taboo about it comes from the "comfortableness" of ugly. I'm completely into clothing optional for all those hot looking people out there but I freely admit that there are some SCARY people I'd rather avoid when clothing is optional. Here at home clothing is optional but I must admit more work gets done when the clothes stay on. Usually. As for procrastination, I'm in that hellish pit and for weeks now. Someone, please, held me find a shovel to dig myself out. *goes back over all these fantastic tips in the hopes of stickable solutions.* Rebecca Laffar-Smith's last blog post..Giving Back to Your Blogging Community

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Men with Pens Web Content Writers and Freelance Writing Services — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:36:18 +0000

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By: John

John — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:09:49 +0000

I love the words Chronic procrastination. Makes me think of a really nervous person who can’t cope with anything.

By the way, I love Wikipedia and reference it from time-to-time. I find it very insightful and usually correct.

By: James

James — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:31:16 +0000

By god, John… I think you have the answer!

Hey,anyone ever read Wiki on this? (Yes, I read Wiki. I like Wiki. Have you ever had to try and have an article approved on Wiki? They’re extremely strict. And they’re a fast fix when you just need to know something.)

Go read it here.

By: John

John — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:05:17 +0000

I struggle with procrastinating when it comes to house work. I’m very organized and try to keep the house clean, it’s the jobs that need to be done that get me; like unpacking the boxes stored in my garage or installing childproof cabinet locks.

I find what helps me when I feel bad because I’m procrastinating is to drink beer, because then I don’t care anymore!

By: Andrew Weaver

Andrew Weaver — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:14:39 +0000

Very good tips. I too tend to procrastinate on things. The slouching is horrible too. At work I have gotten into the habit of forcing my chair as close as my body will let me in an effort to keep from slouching. It’s working, and I do indeed notice a huge difference in my mood. Now, if I could just force myself to do this at home!

By: Harry

Harry — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:27:15 +0000

I wrote an article a while back on procrastination and I seem to remember coming across something that it had to do with our genetic make-up and the way each individual thinks. I’ll have to see if I can find it and get back to you on that one.

By: James

James — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:13:26 +0000

@ Catherine – Yeah, it does. I installed it… uh… and haven’t gotten around to actually trying it yet. Saw a review though (Freelance Switch?) and it sounded awesome.

@ Christine – I’ve read several times that procrastination is really a myth and doesn’t exist as a problem per se, because the problem is really something else entirely and we just use the P-word as a nicer label.

By: CatherineL

CatherineL — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:10:45 +0000

Great tips James. I used to struggle with big projects because I didn’t break them down and it’s easy to become overwhelmed.

Remember The Milk sounds like it could be a useful tool.

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:46:55 +0000

Great tips on procrastination. Being the “Queen of Procrastination”, I decided to write a book on procrastination. I was trying to figure out if it could possibly be a disease, genetically inherited (a lazy gene), or a psychological problem. I was real excited completing two chapters that day five years ago. The only thing I can figure, procrastination took over. Is there a Procrastination Anonymous? Ah, nobody would show up for the meetings.
Breaking your projects down into smaller ones, does make it easier. Once you have done that get started on your project right away. If you stall around, more then likely you will procrastinate. Anyway, thanks for the tips.