Get things done by procrastinating

Everyone, to some degree, procrastinates. We all put off things that we don't want to do. That doesn't mean we do nothing. Most procrastinators get plenty done. But it isn't what is most important or urgent. Procrastination is the art of doing something apart from the more essential things to do.

There is a way to make procrastination work for you. Since we all have this skill to varying degrees, why not put it to use?

The act of delaying is the true gift of procrastination. Until now, you might not have considered it to be a gift, but it is. Many people get overbooked and overload their schedules. They take on too many activities and commitments they would rather not do. Often because they said yes before they thought about it. Delaying is a great way to prevent over-scheduling. You can avoid saying yes to things you should decline. When someone asks you to do something, respond that you need to check your schedule. Ask for a day or two to think about it and tell them you will get back with your answer. Use procrastination as a tool to prevent yourself from getting overbooked.

Procrastination will also assist with getting a lot done. I know it sounds strange, but it works. The trick is to have a major project that needs completion, but that you don't want to do. The key is to leverage the advantage of procrastination. Let it move you to complete all the jobs you want to get done. You will still have time to complete the big job you have been avoiding.

Procrastination has a bad reputation, but the truth is that it can help you do a great deal. Use procrastination to your advantage. Use it to delay saying yes to everything. This way you will give yourself time to think, and you won't get overbooked. It will also help you get things done. When you are procrastinating, you aren't sitting around. You are doing any task to avoid doing what you need to be doing. That is fine, and actually, you will get twice as much done. So stop beating yourself up and enjoy perfecting the art of procrastination.

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