{"id":9606,"date":"2021-07-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/?p=9606"},"modified":"2021-07-07T14:43:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:43:26","slug":"how-to-avoid-procrastination-wfh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/2021\/07\/09\/how-to-avoid-procrastination-wfh\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid procrastination WFH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s just so easy isn\u2019t it? You are completely aware that you have looming work deadlines, but you just cannot stop checking your phone, reorganising your desk \u2013 turning to anything but the task in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a recent Forbes article, procrastination is an emotional response to a distressing issue, protecting you against fear of failure, judgment by others and self-condemnation. You\u2019re doing something against your better judgment, but you do it anyway because of the relief it provides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to aid combating this I have compiled a series of tips to tackle procrastination whilst working from home (WFH):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2021\/07\/poster-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Top tips to avoid work from home procrastination. 1. Establish boundaries. Work from the same designated place on a regular basis so your mind doesn't wander, and you can focus on your productivity. Establish psychological boundaries so you're not reminded of temptations around you or personal tasks. 2. Break the day up ... Taking small measurable steps that are easy and doable reduces procrastination and motivates you. This prevents you from feeling overwhelmed. Taking the first step to a task, no matter how small, can be the hardest yet most rewarding. \" class=\"wp-image-9612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2021\/07\/poster-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2021\/07\/poster-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2021\/07\/poster-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2021\/07\/poster-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2021\/07\/poster.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By Lydia Woods (Student Intern)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/learningedge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2021\/07\/Lydia-Woods-1024x837.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9639\" width=\"227\" height=\"190\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s just so easy isn\u2019t it? 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