Do you regularly find yourself unable to achieve those critical deadlines because you were glued to the TV, playing laptop games or even sleeping? If so, then you're a sufferer of procrastination. A self-inflicted sufferer I should add, which is good because YOU can repent your procrastinating ways and become that time capable success that you know you can be!

Now, I was a serial procrastinator just a short time ago. Nevertheless, those times are in the PAST. Now, I can set goals and achieve them without any time-consuming hassles. And you can do the same as well, just by sticking to the following simple techniques:

1. Plan your daily must-do activities: Write up a clear to-do list. Preferably write it down on paper or a white board however you can use a computer if you prefer. Include all the stuff that minimally MUST be done today. No ifs or buts! These are the MUST-Do activities.

2. Sort the activities in order of priority, with the more important activities having precedence over the less important ones on the list. If there are important activities to do, but not urgent enough to be stressed out about if not done, put them next on the list. The idea is based on the established principle that 80% of rewards come from 20% of work directed towards accomplishing important goals.

3. Just Do It! Even if the due date is a week from now, or a month from now, commencing work on an important activity will help you avoid stress and do it well. When you start a major task just before the deadline, you are likely to become anxious and worst of all, make mistakes. Get used to starting jobs well before the due date.

4. One Step at a Time. Tasks may appear like enormous mountains at first but it is important to remain in control. Afterall, you can only eat an elephant one piece at a time! And it takes time to digest…Just begin working on the job or activity on hand and don't worry about making it perfect. You still have a lot of time to iron out the wrinkles. Trying to get everything right on the first attempt is the number one reason used by procrastinators for not getting things done!

Procrastination is a serious problem and it not only destroys motivation but also your odds for success. So stop procrastinating right now and start achieving your goals TODAY!!