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Proven Strategies to Overcome Procrastination and Boost Productivity

Jennifer McDougall
2 min readMar 9, 2023

Procrastination can be a real problem when it comes to productivity. Of course, we all want to achieve goals, but if you find yourself putting them off until the last minute or not starting, you’re likely dealing with procrastination. Thankfully, some strategies can help you take control of your tasks and get more done. Let’s look at some of the most effective ways to overcome procrastination and boost productivity.

Proven Strategies to Overcome Procrastination and Boost Productivity
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Break It Down into Smaller Tasks

We often put off tasks because they seem too daunting or overwhelming. One way to make them more manageable is by breaking them down into smaller tasks. This creates what seemed impossible much more achievable. In addition, focusing on the smaller parts of a task makes it easier to complete each step along the way until you eventually finish the whole thing. Finally, completing each smaller piece provides a sense of accomplishment and motivation to keep going!

Set Deadlines for Yourself

Deadlines can be incredibly helpful when staying motivated and getting things done. They give us something concrete to work towards and keep us focused on our goals, so we don’t get sidetracked by other activities or distractions. If possible, try setting deadlines that are reasonable yet…

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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