How to stop putting things off for later?

Putting things back on hold and hoping that they will settle themselves - at least, it's not serious. Such an approach to success will not lead. But the main danger is the strongest stress that arises every time the deadline for executing an important task, the so-called "deadline", approaches. There are several techniques that will help you avoid these unrest.
I'm doing what I want!
Of course, no one likes when he is forced to perform any tasks. Therefore, it is very important to understand that you ... should not do anything. You do not have to prepare for the exam or do not fulfill the boss's instructions. The consequences will not be the best, but it's your choice. To the task did not seem impossible, you need to feel that any decision you take on your own free will. Look at the situation from the position of the leader, not the slave.

Eyes are afraid ...
Decided to lose weight by 8 kg, but you postpone it on Monday, on after the holidays, for the summer ...! All the time you think about the final result, which seems unattainable, and for a difficult task it is scary to be accepted.
Instead of looking at the problem as something grand and distant, think about what you can do now, where to start. Make a diet, call the fitness club and find out the schedule. Concentrate your attention and strength on specific steps. Do not spray: you go quietly - you will continue.

Be in motion
Another reason for postponing business for later is the desire to always be better than others and to do everything perfectly. When you realize that work can not be performed at the highest level, you want to forget about it. Let yourself be imperfect. I'm not sure that you will solve the problem quickly and flawlessly and generally you will cope with it? But you will not try - you will not know. In case of victory, you are waiting for dividends. You lose - you will understand what knowledge and skills you lack. But if the problem is not taken, then you will not move from the zero mark.

All the way around
The thought that the work will take away your free time, deprive you of communication with friends and all the joys, causes panic? Who will want to undertake such a thing? But think, why build your life around writing a report, for example? Do the opposite! Give yourself ten minutes for a telephone conversation with a friend, half an hour for a "walk" on the Internet or solving a crossword, and take the remaining time to the report. Then you will not feel deprived.

Action plan
If making a decision for you is stressful, assign a specific day when you do it. Do not make yourself a delay.
Are you afraid not to cope with the task? Instead of imagining how you will be dissatisfied, draw a picture of universal ecstasy in your imagination.
If the "deadline" is already on the horizon, try to remove the tension is not another cup of coffee or a cigarette, but a walk. At least on the stairs.
To develop discipline, get a diary. I completed a task - delete it.

Minute business
You have a bad habit of leaving home five minutes after the appointed time, and so you are always late or running, trying to catch up with the gap? Try a little trick - many people help: bring your home, and wristwatch for a few minutes ahead. Such a simple self-deception will "spur you on".
Sometimes children delay the execution of lessons or cleaning their room specifically to attract the attention of others. If you, too, lack self-confidence and need support, do not fall into childhood! It is better to call for help the memories of their previous successes - they will be able to cheer you up.
Plan your schedule reasonably, and you will not have to rush anywhere!