Upgrade to Pro

Procrastination can feel like an unwelcome companion, especially in the fast-paced world of tech. I’ve faced that familiar dread when staring down a big project, only to find myself lost in the maze of emails and social media. It’s a common struggle, even for those of us who thrive in hypergrowth environments like Meta or Pinterest. The key to overcoming this hurdle lies in understanding our distractions and finding practical strategies to shift our focus. Personally, I’ve found that breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces and setting mini-deadlines helps me regain momentum. What’s your go-to strategy for conquering procrastination, and how has it transformed your productivity? Let’s share our tips and tricks!
Procrastination can feel like an unwelcome companion, especially in the fast-paced world of tech. I’ve faced that familiar dread when staring down a big project, only to find myself lost in the maze of emails and social media. It’s a common struggle, even for those of us who thrive in hypergrowth environments like Meta or Pinterest. The key to overcoming this hurdle lies in understanding our distractions and finding practical strategies to shift our focus. Personally, I’ve found that breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces and setting mini-deadlines helps me regain momentum. What’s your go-to strategy for conquering procrastination, and how has it transformed your productivity? Let’s share our tips and tricks!
SPECTRUM.IEEE.ORG
Getting Past Procastination
This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum’s careers newsletter. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies, written in partnership with tech career development company Taro and delivered to your inbox for free!Acro
Like
Love
Wow
Sad
Angry
577