Aug 19 • Procrastination Hacks
DWP Quick Hacks
Here’s a list of quick anti-procrastination hacks you can use on the spot when you feel yourself stalling:
✅ 1. The 5-Minute Start Rule
Tell yourself you only have to do the task for 5 minutes. Most of the time, once you start, you keep going.
✅ 2. The “Eat the Frog” Method
Do the hardest or most dreaded task first thing in the day. The rest feels easier afterwards.
✅ 3. The 2-Minute Rule
If it takes less than 2 minutes (sending an email, putting something away), do it immediately.
✅ 4. Set a Tiny Next Step
Instead of “write essay”, set “open Google Docs and write title.” Shrinks the mental barrier.
✅ 5. Use a Countdown
Count 3…2…1… GO and take immediate action before your brain talks you out of it.
✅ 6. Change Your Environment
If you’re stuck at home, move to a café, library, or even a different room. A change of scenery = fresh focus.
✅ 7. Block Distractions Fast
Silence notifications, put your phone out of reach, or use a site-blocker for an hour.
✅ 8. Pair Work With a Reward
Make it pleasant: coffee + task, or play your favorite music while doing chores.
✅ 9. Tell Someone
Accountability works. Text a friend: “I’ll send you this by 2pm.”
✅ 10. Visualize the Finish Line
Picture how good it’ll feel when it’s done (relief, more free time, no guilt).
⚡ Tip: Don’t overthink—pick one of these hacks and do it right away.
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