AUTHOR: LAURIE PINKINS
5-SIMPLE STEPS
TO STOP
PROCRASTINATION
How to identify the signs and reasons for procrastinating
Do you have goals you want to achieve? Have difficulty concentrating or feel overwhelmed whenever you try to start something? Here are 5 simple steps to help you get focused, increase your productivity, and stop procrastinating.
“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” James 1:8 KJV
What is Procrastination?
Procrastination in postponing, delaying or avoiding taking action within your own capabilities. You wait until the last minute to start tasks and routinely miss deadlines. There may be obstacles in your way to achieve your goals. However, with procrastinating, you unnecessarily delay tasks due to a lack of tenacity.
Procrastinators are not lazy. You may have overwhelming feelings of fear, and doubt. These feelings are accompanied with a lack of planning and time management that leads to tasks being uncompleted or started.
“For GOD has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Signs of Procrastination
Fear of failure is the root cause of procrastination. You feel as if you are inadequately capable to achieve your goals. This leads to feelings of defeat, discouragement, and unworthiness. The following are signs of procrastination.
- Overthinking
- Perfectionism
- Missed deadlines
- Easily distracted
- Putting things off until the last minute
- Never complete projects
- Waiting until you feel like it
- Nonchalant attitude toward success
- Fear of failure
- Lack of confidence
- Lack of vision
- Confusion
- Neglect responsibilities
Reasons for Procrastination
Abstract goals
Undefined tasks or timeline to productivity.
Lack of structure
No set pattern or form of organization.
No consequences
Importance or value of outcomes not directly linked to motivation to perform.
Unhealthy coping skills
Harmful or unproductive responses to unpleasant or difficult tasks.
Anxiety
Persistent negative, fearful, doubtful, and nervous thoughts which cause instability in productivity.
10 Scriptures for Procrastination
“For with GOD nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37 KJV
The healing process to overcome procrastination, can be complex. However, sustainable healing is possible with GOD. There is power in speaking and meditating on the scriptures of the Bible daily. Read, speak, and meditate on the 10 scriptures for procrastinating.
How to Overcome Procrastination
GOD does not want you to be fearful or procrastinate. GOD desires for you to be productive to build for the Kingdom of GOD. Stagnation, overthinking, hesitation, anxiety, doubt, worry, and fear all keep you in the dysfunctional cycle of procrastination and unproductivity. The enemy of your healing is after your seed because the seed of your goals is going to bear fruit for the Kingdom of GOD.
“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3 KJV
In order to accomplish your goals and step into the fullness GOD has planned for you, it is imperative for you to become focused. Start, with setting daily goals. Break larger goals into attainable daily tasks. Next, create a realistic timeline to accomplish each goal. Use deadlines, with consequences, which hold you accountable if you do not complete each task. As you continue in the process of setting goals, schedules, and self-accountability, you will become more disciplined and consistent. Each day you will be taking steps toward achieving your goals.
As a result, distractions that try to lead you to procrastination will no longer hinder you. Use these simple steps to help you to get focused, increase your productivity, and stop procrastinating.
5-SIMPLE STEPS TO STOP PROCRASTINATION
1. CREATE A SCHEDULE
2. ADHERE TO YOUR SCHEDULE
3. HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE
4. BE DISCIPLINED
5. Remain consistent
These 5 simple steps can be used to increase productivity in every area of your life.
Next Steps
GOD desires for you to be focused. You can attain sustainable healing with GOD to overcome procrastination. Use these steps to create a structured environment for success.
Use these simple steps to increase your productivity and stop procrastinating.
- Create a schedule
- Adhere to your schedule
- Hold yourself accountable
- Be disciplined
- Remain consistent
Read, speak and meditate on the 10 scriptures of the Bible for Procrastination.
- If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of GOD, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5 KJV
- I must work the works of HIM that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John 9:4 KJV
- He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 10:4 KJV
- Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV
- A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:8 KJV
- The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Proverbs 12:24 KJV
- Being confident of this very thing, that HE which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of JESUS CHRIST: Philippians 1:6 KJV
- He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Proverbs 28:19 KJV
- In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Proverbs 14:23 KJV
- For GOD hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Are you having difficulty getting focused? Want to transform your life today. Get your free consultation with a Life Transformation & Healing coach to start the journey to productivity.
And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before HIM, she declared unto HIM before all the people for what cause she had touched HIM, and how she was healed immediately.
Luke 8:47 KJV
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