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How to Procrastinate like a Pro
Sometimes it’s smart to drag your feet on work.
Just get it done. Stop avoiding work. Roll up your sleeves and jump in there. We hear a lot of that these days. Productivity experts describe people who put things off as lazy, scared, or crazy.
Sure, some people need a swift kick in the backside. Others need confidence and encouragement.
But maybe it’s also healthy to procrastinate, if you do it the right way.
If you’re like me, you put things off all the time. Some tasks have to wait until the right moment. Your brain might tell you to go ahead and start a project now, but you shouldn’t. Usually for a good reason.
You need a break first
More studies show that true productivity requires plenty of rest. The 40 or 50-hour work week has come apart under scrutiny.
Everyone has their own time zone. Your best performance might happen in the morning. Someone else might do their best work at night. A good employer doesn’t force everyone into the same schedule. They plan around people’s peek productivity.
Likewise, you can’t expect yourself to always be “ready to go.” You shouldn’t have to wait for Friday night to recharge.
