Do you think you are a procrastinator? A study published in Cognitive Behavior Therapy in 2015 found that about 50% of people thought they were moderate or average on procrastination. About 20% of people think they are procrastinators for a long time, which means that they procrastinate in many different areas of life - work, interpersonal relationships, finance, health. 
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class Seeing a reminder pop-up will help you to take responsibility. Put it on your calendar (picture: Ariel skelley/digitalvision/gettyimages)
7. If you find yourself procrastinating on an item, set aside time for it to happen. & quot; If you really put it on your calendar and you have a non-negotiable appointment, then when I have time, I'll do it, & quot; Lombardo said.
Seeing a calendar appointment pop-up may keep you going. However, the plan should be strategic. For example, if you are most efficient in the morning, spend your time on tasks that require your concentration, and the afternoon on more unconscious and managerial tasks. 8. Recruiting a partner can be a spouse, close friend or consultant: The key is to find someone to rely on when you feel embarrassed. That person can help you in two ways: they can follow up to make sure you have done what you say you want to do and listen to your opinions so that you can make things clear. & "Decompression and taking things out of your chest really make you feel better and refocus on what you're doing," Franco said.
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Have you finished your presentation? Answered all the mail in the inbox? What have you accomplished? Reward yourself. & "If that carrot hangs there, it really helps us stay motivated," Longbado said.
What rewards are depends on what treats you. Maybe it needs a break, a scroll on Instagram, or a walk. Or manicure your nails or buy Sports tickets. Ensuring that it is different is the key to breaking the cycle of procrastination with incentives.
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