We are all guilty of scrolling through social media and avoiding ourselves. Even the best of us sometimes tend to procrastinate our work and then complain later. While delaying your work once in a while is okay, when it gets constant, it becomes a huge problem.

So, how can you get rid of the urge to stay in your bed and work “later”? We are here to help you with just that. Below we have made a list of hacks to fight procrastination. So, read on, and let’s get things done!

Avoid distractions during breaks

A lot of people complain that once they take breaks, they can’t seem to get back to work. This is because most of us indulge in activities that are addicting during our breaks. Therefore, you should avoid all distracting activities while you are on a break.

To prevent your breaks from getting longer, time your breaks and set alarms for when your break ends. Secondly, go for activities that are relaxing rather than distracting. For instance, take a walk or close your eyes for a few minutes, instead of using your phone.

Work on your desk

Whether you are working or studying, do it at a designated place that is not your bed. It is recommended that you have a desk allotted for such activities. Working on your desk creates a working ambiance around you. Consequently, you usually do not get sleepy on your desk.

Another thing to keep in mind is to not clutter your desk with everything. Keep only the things you need and remove anything that can distract you. Yes, you should also keep your phone away, if possible, to limit distractions.

Keep everything you need close by

Keeping everything you need, both physically and mentally, close by will prevent you from moving away from your desk too much. Consequently, it will also limit distractions. So, on your desk, keep everything that you require, such as pens, notepads, etc.

Also, keep with you a bottle of water and something to snack on. Virtually, as well you should keep everything that you require bookmarked or in specific folders. For instance, if you are working on a PDF, keep the content as well as your PDF editor open.

Put reminders

If you find it difficult to work at the time you have set for yourself, put reminders on your phone. There are several apps that send you constant reminders to get moving till you actually get the task done. 

Moreover, you can also use a Pomodoro timer to set working hours as well as breaks. This will ensure that you don’t give up on working.

Utilize your resources 

Lastly, the internet is full of resources, whether it is a PDF to Word converter or a planner. You can get everything online, so use your resources as much as you can. There are several focus apps that you can use. Along with that, you can go for apps that limit distraction. So, the possibilities are endless, all you need to do is look and commit. 

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