Procrastination is an area many of us have to battle. Oftentimes it is the easiest path to take when needing relief from the pressure of certain tasks. Simply telling ourselves that we will catch up tomorrow may relieve the immediate pressure, but we may end up feeling guilty for under-achieving. If we are never feeling remorse in this way then we have an even more serious problem!

Making “To Do” lists is one of the most basic ways to attack the issue of procrastination. This way your day has a plan, and it is easier to remain focused on a path to achieve each task. This does not mean you will complete each task every day, but with practice, it becomes easier to win the battle of procrastination.

Keep practicing in order to advance. I suggest filing your completed “To Do” lists. You can go back in a month and measure your own performance to see how you are progressing.

For further reading on “To Do” lists, Brian Benzinger wrote a very informative piece on Solutionwatch.com titled “25 To Do Lists to Stay Productive.”

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