Interestingly, deadlines (DDL) are one of the most powerful tools to beat procrastination. As the deadline looms, our sense of urgency increases, and suddenly the task feels more important. Research has shown that when we’re up against a deadline, motivation skyrockets, and tasks that seemed overwhelming earlier suddenly become doable.
The “2+3+5” Method to Overcome Procrastination
One simple yet effective approach to defeating procrastination is breaking tasks into smaller, manageable chunks. Alan Lakein, known as the “father of time management,” recommended the “Swiss cheese method”—breaking big tasks into smaller parts, like holes in Swiss cheese. This allows us to use small windows of time to gradually chip away at tasks instead of waiting for a large, uninterrupted block of time.
