DUST Method for Procrastination

We all like to procrastinate tasks that are confusing or not to our taste. But how far can you escape them? A time will come when you find everything piling up in your life.

We need to face things and execute tasks as and when they arise.

There is a simple method to analyze such scary moments and overcome discomfort.

I came across one "DUST" method to apply in such circumstances to resolve the issue of procrastination.

Simply scrutinize each procrastinated task by asking these four questions (D, U, S, T):

• Is it too Difficult? If so, try to find some easy ways to execute the task.
• Is it that Unclear? Find ways to get a clear picture by analyzing the missing points or parts.
• Is it so Scary? Find ways to face it by gathering courage and self-confidence.
• Is it much Tedious? Do you think you can't afford that much time or control your frustrations? Try to find some means of making it a fun game.

Through this DUST method, you can analyze each procrastination and get it executed successfully.

How to Deal With Your Day-To-Day Jobs

 I was just now reading an article on Medium.com that can be related to this topic. In it, the author classifies all tasks into four categories. They are as follows:

1. Urgent and Important. Do it immediately.
2. Important but not Urgent. Schedule it.
3. Urgent but not important. Delegate it.
4. Neither Important nor Urgent. Discard/eliminate it.
This is a wonderful approach to executing our tasks.
This approach was perhaps inspired by former President Eisenhower's method of dealing with meetings and work.

Some simple rules to follow are like this:

Break large and complex tasks into small parts, so that you can execute one-by-one through delegation and self-accomplishment.

Keep the work environment neat and clean so that it boosts your mood.

Take a 2-minute break to refresh your energy and concentration.

You can visit this link for detailed information and tips on this topic. But bear in mind that it is a lengthy article with diagrams and tables.