Get ready to stay on top of your tasks and goals because National Procrastination Week is here. Held during the first week of March, it's important to reflect on your own habits and take steps toward breaking free from procrastination. This week is an annual reminder that procrastination is a shared challenge with many ways to overcome it. While you can beat procrastination by yourself, you can take advantage of the digital tools that we'll discuss below to help you. When tasks are left unfinished, they can pile up and cause unnecessary stress and anxiety. Whether you're held back by the fear of perfectionism or by the avoidance of failure, you can manage your time, set goals and positively affirm yourself with the help of a few resources.
Start breaking the cycle of procrastination with these four digital tools.
1. Get ahead with Momentum
Do you ever catch yourself opening your web browser with the intention of doing work, only to find yourself quickly distracted by whatever pops up? Look no further than Momentum, the solution to keep you on track with your tasks. This web browser extension (also a mobile app) offers a personalized dashboard every time you open a new tab, ensuring that you have tunnel-vision with your focus. The platform lets you set goals and intentions for the day with a scenic background to create a calming aura and a to-do list feature to keep you organized. You're able to effortlessly add and manage your tasks while keeping your priorities front and center at all times. In addition to those features, Momentum also offers inspirational quotes, weather updates, offline access and customizable backgrounds. They work cohesively to reduce stress and create a positive digital ambiance directly on your screen. Make the most out of your browsing time and watch procrastination (and distractions!) fade into the background.
2. Limit screen time with OffScreen
One of the biggest contributors to procrastination in today's technology-driven society is excessive screen time. Social media, online games and streaming services can be major distractions that capture your attention for extended periods of time. The smart app, OffScreen is the one to solve this problem on the Apple and Google Play store. Since it's incredibly easy to have your attention stolen from you with an entertainment hub right in your pocket at all times, why not monitor and limit the distractions coming from your smartphone. This comprehensive app is designed to monitor and regulate your screen time. It provides insightful analytics of your app usage patterns, activities and weekly trends. You can also schedule time to block distracting apps or receive notifications from the app reminding you to unplug at the right time. You can even set it as a widget if you'd like, giving you the power to gain full control of your life and digital habits.
3. Empower yourself with ThinkUp
What's procrastination with a bit of motivation? Progress! Positive affirmations can help boost your mood, motivation and confidence. ThinkUp is an app that provides you the necessary encouragement to tackle tasks head-on. Don't underestimate the change you may see in your attitude and mindset once you start embracing the app's affirmations! ThinkUp offers personalized affirmations with your own voice, music and images. You can discover affirmations recommended by experts or create personalized ones using your own voice, choice of music and images. Manifesting is a way to solidify your intentions and focus your energy on what you want to bring into life. You're essentially training your mind to be more receptive to opportunities that align with your desires, which will diminish procrastination over time. ThinkUp has the potential to positively influence your mindset, giving you the exact transformation that you're looking for.
4. Visualize your progress with Todoist
It's no surprise that over 42 million people are working with Todoist, the task management and productivity app that simplifies your daily agenda. With a user-friendly interface and smart features, Todoist prioritizes your tasks while allowing you to break them down into manageable steps, set deadlines and track progress effectively. There's a progress bar to track your goals and habits so you can visualize everything right at your fingertips. While a to-do list may appear like a straightforward concept, this app boasts an abundance of features that can accommodate anyone and any team. Collaborate with others on projects by assigning tasks to different members while attaching files or comments on them. Additionally, it'll be hard to miss a task because of the app's reminders and advanced scheduling. From a simple grocery list to a complex project management tool, Todoist is the ideal solution to break down your procrastination into smaller steps.
Small steps lead to big wins! Celebrate National Procrastination Week by tackling your procrastination habits! For more strategies, check out our previous blog where we explore different ways you can overcome procrastination.
Author: Gary Wong
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