Comments on: Important Reasons Why You Should Cut Your Time

By: Sean Durrant

Sean Durrant — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:22:40 +0000

I need to stay focussed on one task at a time and make sure I get it done. I would rather finish a project before it’s due and then take the time to revisit and tweak any imperfections.

By: Tristan Lee

Tristan Lee — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:15:00 +0000

Tell me how it goes Jaky!

By: Jaky Astik

Jaky Astik — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:18:48 +0000

Interesting. I will be working in this manner from now. Will tell you how much is possible soon!

By: Tristan Lee

Tristan Lee — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:24:05 +0000

Hey Oscar. It’s cool that you fail often with this. We all do! It’s just a matter of developing a habit, and with practice it becomes a lot easier.

Hey Greg. I don’t think necessarily work better, but we do get the job done or at the very least, we get started. Don’t stress yourself or your well-being out though! If you’re worried about this, just try shortening the deadline by a little bit and work from there.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:23:11 +0000

This is very true. It seems like we all work better when there’s the pressure of a deadline chasing us. Probably not good for our long-term wellbeing though.

Sadly, I’ve gotten worse about this as I’ve gotten older, which seems backwards…

By: Oscar - freestyle mind

Oscar - freestyle mind — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:25:25 +0000

How true it is what you are saying. This usually happens when I have plenty of time in advance (for especially a month). I’m trying to learn to do things earlier rather than waiting for the last moment but I admit I fail often.

By: Tristan Lee

Tristan Lee — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:40:14 +0000

Your welcome Gordie. Like you said, even if it’s a false urgency, the mind will believe that it’s real if you keep telling yourself that it is real. This should help you get motivation to start a task that you have in mind and get things done quicker.

Thanks Karlil. Yeah, I can relate to that. I used procrastinate when I knew I shouldn’t either. You don’t have to shorten a deadline so much as the quality diminishes, but just shorten it enough that you don’t feel “too comfortable” on your shoes.

By: Karlil

Karlil — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:10:43 +0000

I’ve been there before Tristan. It’s so easy to procrastinate even when you know you shouldn’t. And I hate it. Not the procrastination part, the part where I create unnecessary stress because I was almost certain I’ll be late for the due date. But of course, when you are desperate, you can never be late. At most, the quality diminishes. Which mostly the case for me. I love your tips. I have been doing it for the past weeks. Though lately I’ve been busy with enjoying myself, Again! Great article.

By: Gordie Rogers

Gordie Rogers — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:32:16 +0000

When I was at university I never had the problem of getting started straight away on assignments. However, now I find if I wait till closer to the deadline, I have the motivation to start a task. I don’t know what changed. Anyway, I will try to create a false of urgency to get me started and finished earlier.

Thanks, Tristan.