5 Easy ways to Overcome Procrastination!

Ezekiel Paea

8/6/20251 min read

woman in black tank top sitting on brown wooden bench
woman in black tank top sitting on brown wooden bench

One Thing you Must Do if you Want to Succeed in Whatever Project you’re currently Working on is this…

Prioritise

Learning to Filter out the Unnecessary Distractions and Really just Look Towards the End-Game Goal you’re working on is Absolutely Vital If you want to Get ahead.

Finding the top 20% Tasks that Contribute to 80% of the Overall Outcome, as well as doing those little things That Will Help overcome Procrastination and Distraction as a Result.

Like Turning off Notifications or Deleting Unnecessary Social Apps, or Putting your Phone on Silent when Working.

It’s The Little things You Can Do to Increase Productivity 110%.

But Let’s Get Real Here… Procrastination is a Beast. We’ve All Been There, Staring at our To-Do List like it’s Written in Ancient Code. So Here’s 5 Ways to Overcome Procrastination and Get Things Done:

Break it Down.

That Massive Task? Slice it into Tiny, Bite-Sized Chunks. Instead of "Write a Business Plan," Start with "Jot Down Business Ideas." Small Wins Build Big Momentum.

The 5-Minute Rule .

Feeling Overwhelmed? Tell Yourself You Only Have to Work on it for 5 Minutes. Chances are, Once You Start, You’ll Keep Going. Starting is the Hardest Part.

Environment Hack.

Your Surroundings Matter More Than You Think. Create a Space That Screams ‘Focus.’ Declutter. Put on Some Lo-Fi Beats. Light a Candle if That’s Your Vibe. Whatever Works to Get You in the Zone.

Accountability Buddy.

Tell Someone Your Goal. Not Just Anyone, Pick Someone Who’ll Actually Call You Out if You Slack Off. The Fear of Disappointing Someone Can Work Wonders.

Reward Yourself.

Finished That Dreaded Task? Treat Yourself. Whether it’s a Coffee, a Netflix Episode, or Just a Walk Outside. Your Brain Loves Rewards. Use That to Your Advantage.

Remember…It’s Not About Being Perfect. It’s About Progress. Keep Showing Up. Keep Chipping Away. That’s How You Win.

Stay Hungry, Stay Focused.

-Ezekiel Paea

The Teenage Entrepreneur.