Procrastination is quite a common occurrence for many of us, simply because we don’t have sufficient self-control, or motivation and drive when we need it most. Even a highly motivated person will still make time to procrastinate!

Of course, other factors can hinder your self-control and demotivate you, prompting you to put off things until tomorrow (or who knows when). These include physical and emotional exhaustion.

If you procrastinate you are holding yourself back from reaching your goals. Your forward movement is put on hold temporarily. Therefore you need to look at why you are procrastinating so that you can stop yourself when necessary. If you want to develop your success skills, then removing a bad habit is a good start.

Let’s take a look at some of the major reasons why you may be procrastinating. Continue reading →

Many people leave tasks undone to do tomorrow even though they know they should do them today. Many people convince themselves that it’s okay to delay doing a task and wait for when they are in a better mood, or when they have mustered enough willpower to do it. Unfortunately, there are usually repercussions or at least downsides to this behavior.

If procrastination has become a part of you and your habits, here’s why it is essential you take the steps to stop now.

You’ll Be Happier

You may not fully appreciate it, but procrastination is one of the major killers of happiness. It prevents you from being productive and positive. When you procrastinate, you miss out on a lot of opportunities, and you’re very likely not living your life to the fullest. When you feel good because you have done what you needed to do, doesn’t it make you happy? Of course, it does! Continue reading →