You would be surprised how many people around the world can lay claim to being a procrastinator – after all, don’t millions of people put off doing something to later on.
While it is normal for people to procrastinate to some degree, it becomes a problem when it impedes normal functioning.

So what is it that you should be doing right now?
Maybe writing your thesis or business plan?
Doing some work on the computer, cleaning up?
More often than not, we tend to occupy ourselves with other things than what we should really be doing.
We procrastinate.
But why not just do it?
Why do we procrastinate and how can we change this?

Let's face it: we all procrastinate at times.
The key is to not let it become a restricting habit.
It is true; some people like the thrill that they get from procrastinating, that rush of excitement that comes only just meeting the the deadline can be addicting from working right up until the deadline.
Others have found that by procrastinating, they can blame their poor results on a lack of time.
This is used as a self-protection against failure.

Here are some recommendations to avoid procrastinating:

Do the most important and / or the toughest job first
Start with the most important or the toughest job where you get the most out of it.
Many people tend to start with easier unimportant, minor task.
With tough tasks this sometimes leads to some kind of blockage, negative feelings related with the job.
That is one of the main reasons why people procrastinate.
But, after you have finished the toughest job, there is high chance of feeling relieved.

Set a date and time frame
Experience shows that any task will fill the time frame allotted to it.
It is called Parkinson's Law: Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.
That is why it is so important to set a date to do it and a time frame in which to complete the task.

Start
You'll feel relieved and most likely satisfied at accomplishing something.

Be aware
A good way to begin the quest for identifying the problems provoking procrastination in your life is to carry a small notebook.
When something doesn't get done as scheduled, take a moment to write down the reason in your notebook.
This will help you to improve your time management skills.

Concentrate
Focus with your undivided attention on one task at a time.

Plan in steps
When it comes to starting a task or project, people tend to procrastinate if they lack either a clear starting point or a logical sequence of steps to take. Map out a quick outline of what it will take and how much time is involved. Divide large tasks into smaller, manageable projects.

Know the priorities
To know what is either important or urgent, what is important and urgent is easier to decide when you have the big picture in mind.
What is your motivation?

Good decision-making
Procrastination becomes less likely on tasks that we openly and freely choose to undertake.

If you are a naturally focused person, then you may not need these suggestions or you do it naturally.
The better you know your goals and the purpose the easier it can be for you.