How to stop procrastinating and putting off your D.I.Y project; A guide by Oz General Store!

Procrastination is the act of putting off a project or assignment. We're all guilty of it. When it comes to DIY projects, the most difficult aspect can be just getting it done. Everyone procrastinates. Whether it’s putting off that project you have due next week or putting off plans with your friends, procrastination is a common aspect of everyone’s life.

Procrastination comes in 4 types. The 4 types of procrastination include anxious procrastination, fun procrastination, ‘it’s far away’ procrastination and perfectionist procrastination. In this article, we’ll break down exactly what each type of procrastination means and how you can beat procrastination.

Types Of Procrastination

-Anxious procrastinators, people who pack their schedules to the brim, are notable because they leave themselves with virtually no time to complete any tasks and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This type of procrastination involved poorly managing time and setting yourself up for failure. If you pack your schedule to the brim with work, you’ll never find the time to complete your project. On top of that, if you’re always working, you’ll find that you feel too exhausted to complete the project when you do have time!

-‘It’s far away’ is a common phrase used by a procrastinator that waits to start on their project just a few days before the deadline they placed for themselves or need to reach. This is another form of procrastination that’s caused by poor time management. This type of procrastination, while seemingly not linked to a D.I.Y project, impacts it more than you might think. As you plan on trying to complete your project, you might find that you’re always putting it off because you believe that you have ‘more time.’ You’d most likely continue to say that and never complete the project.

-Distracted procrastination is caused by, as the name suggests, an individual getting distracted while trying to complete work. This type of procrastination is one of the most common forms of procrastination and can even be caused by not wanting to work on your D.I.Y project after a hard day at work. This is made worse by our phones.-

-Perfectionist procrastination is not completing a project until every single detail, no matter how small, is flawless. This makes it difficult for you to complete a D.I.Y project in particular because you’ll constantly be trying to correct even the smallest mistakes you’ve made.

How To Stop Procrastinating Today

In order to finish that DIY project that you’ve been working on, you’ll first need to break the habit that is procrastination. This requires you to dedicate time and effort to break the strategy and finish your work. Here are a few ways to get yourself in focus mode:

Set a deadline.

If you want to complete a D.I.Y project, you’ll want to set a series of deadlines that can create momentum and keep you moving towards completing the main goal. Setting a series of smaller deadlines will help you feel motivated to complete them in order to complete your main project.

Manage your time.

Obviously, when it comes to procrastination, the biggest enemy will be managing your time. When it comes to balancing work and completing a side project, be sure that you allow time every day, or close to every day, to work on the project.

Set realistic goals.

If you oftentimes feel exhausted after work, don’t expect to come home and spend 3-4 hours working on your project. It’s unrealistic and most certainly won’t happen. Not only are unrealistic goals difficult to achieve, but they create a sense of pressure to complete the D.I.Y project. This can make you dread working on the project and make you less inclined to want to complete it. If you dread working on the project, you’ll lose the momentum that you created for yourself.

Keep track of what you complete.

Keeping a journal of what you’ve completed and what you still have to complete can help you build momentum and feel better about yourself. For example, creating a check-list helps you build momentum and increase work at a faster rate. Checking off an item from the check-list makes you feel good about yourself and is a satisfying feeling. That feeling of satisfaction will help you look forward to completing another part of your project.

Remember: Procrastination Is Possible To Overcome

Procrastination might feel impossible to overcome but, the reality is, it’s very possible. With some hard work and dedication, you’ll be able to break the pattern of procrastination that makes it difficult for you to complete your project. It all starts with building momentum and freeing time to help you complete the project.

Once you build momentum, the rest is history. It’s a breeze. You’ll look forward to working on the project and