Today, I’m talking about my greatest vice, Procrastination and I know quite a number of people are on this table.

Prior to when I knew what procrastination means, I used to think it was laziness but the day our principal had a pep talk with us, what I thought was redefined.

I’m a huge procrastinator, if I’m given two years to complete an assignment, I wouldn’t touch it until it’s a day before deadline.
This has really drawn me back in certain stages of life but I’m gradually overcoming it. It earned me the spirit of perfection and I would never feel anything I do is good enough.
In my uni days, I’d never turn in my assignments on time. If there wasn’t a deadline or serious consequences, I wouldn’t submit a file. I wouldn’t sign my exam pass on time or not sign at all; I’d rather get delayed before entering the examination hall. I didn’t finish my project until we were given a “submit or pay another school fees” deadline.

Procrastination is a thief of time and it steals a lot from you. I’ve missed out on many opportunities just because I couldn’t pitch my brand to other brands. I can’t count how many times I had to waste money or pay double to get work done in a small frame of time just because I refused to do it earlier. I’ve missed out on productivity and lots of things because I’d see a post and bookmark it to come to it later instead of getting it done right away and you know something about bookmarks?? It never gets opened. Well, I found help.

Last month, I started reading some books on self-help which is a surprise because I deem it as a waste of time. I mean, what will Albert Einstein write that I don’t have in my head (just kidding, just kidding😂). I prefer reading fiction or mystery novels to reading “how to be self-sufficient”. Well, that’s just me. I got my hands on some e-books and my friend sent me a hard copy. I read long and hard and gained some tips and I’m willing to share.

Which are:

1. Always have a to-do list
2. Set small goals
3. Organize your tasks carefully
4. Focus your attention
5. Remove distractions
6. Forgive yourself
7. Celebrate success of small task

8. Get self help books

Thanks for reading❤️