Boost Productivity: 7 Proven Ways to Overcome Procrastination

Marium Rizvi
3 min readApr 6, 2024

“My advice is, never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time. Collar him!” ― Charles Dickens, David Copperfield

The act of delaying or postponing work is known as procrastination. It’s a struggle we all face. Many people, regardless of age or nationality, suffer from this problem.

It could impair your overall well-being, increase your anxiety level, and reduce your productivity.

These are the 7 proven ways to overcome procrastination that can help you complete tasks and increase your productivity if you find it difficult to stop procrastinating.

1) Set Realistic and Clear Goals:

Having realistic goals is essential to overcoming procrastination.

It is simpler to focus and complete tasks when you are clear about your goals. Set SMART objectives for yourself: clear, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

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You’ll stay motivated and on track if you start following this to complete tasks.

Divide Up the Work into Easier Steps:

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