Tons of time management strategies have been developed over the years by hundreds of people to help you get more done in less time.

Here are 8 of my favorite task management tips to help you stop procrastinating in your work and personal life.

Think about which one of these ideas could be most helpful to you right now, in your current situation.

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1. Manage and organize your tasks on paper

Prepare thoroughly if you want to get things done. List every step of the job in advance. Break the job down into its constituent parts before you begin. Simply writing out every detail and thoroughly preparing in advance will help you to stop procrastinating.

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2. Fully prepare for each task

Second, come fully prepared for each task you work on.

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