Times of Eswatini

Overcoming procrastin­ation in the workplace

- By Vumile Mavimbela Section Editor

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Focus on the end product

make e˜ery segment seem perǦ feoctk.eep yourself positi˜e and on rtatshke,rfothcauns­csoomlepll­yetoenpefi­rnfeischti­ionng. fini˜ieshyeodur­ssoeylfoau­bcraenakre­otnucrenyt­out’h˜e mpraokjein­cgt faeneylicn­hgarnegfer­se.shed before tiamrigdea­rtignogaif­lsyocuanbr­seeaekmthl­eemssinint­oǦ Break down larger projects into smaller tasks symouahlla­e˜retaaͷskͲs­Ǧs.lidoerperšeasemnptal­eti,oinf due and are unsure of ™here to btaesgkisn,amndakse at atodǦdeaod­lilsint eoffsomr eaallcehr one. Your first task should be the simplest to make it easier to get started, like researchin­g other presentati­ons for inspiratio­n. You’re often more likely to finish tasks if you ha˜e ™ritten a toǦdo Create a to-do list lishti.s helps you hold yourself acǦ

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Plan to complete challengin­g tasks during your productive moments and simpler tasks like responding to emails when you’re less productive.
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