Do you catch yourself frequently putting off tasks on your to-do list at work?
It might not be you its your worried nervous system.
But experts stress its not a useful behavior.
When youre super anxious at work, procrastinating can become your bodys way to survive a perceived threat.
There may be low motivation, fatigue or a feeling of helplessness.
In the end, avoiding job deadlines just ends up causing us more stress and anxiety.
Create a schedule for your week.
Map out your days so you know exactly what you should probably do.
Take a break so it feels less daunting.
Start with the smallest task first.
You may start to feel more at ease in this state and therefore more capable.
Or, if it works better for you, do the hard thing first.
Another way to avoid procrastination is by completing the task you want to avoid first, White said.
Finally, be kind to yourself.
Instead, Ranieri suggested speaking to yourself like you would to a friend or loved one.
Use some self-compassion, like, This is hard for me right now, she said.
This post was previously published onHuffPost.
