Does the thought of taxes make you a master of procrastination? Do they leave you with a fear of paper? A dread of even looking at a receipt? At this time of year most of us will find almost anything else to do BESIDES sit down to do our taxes. Personally, I'll look at those skinny envelopes for days before even trying to find time to schedule getting my taxes done.

Procrastination is often onset by not even having the basics to start the job. A lack of organization, having to go look for supplies, information or a space to accomplish our task will end our quest for completion before we've even gotten started. Getting organized before you get started will have you tackling your procrastination without even realizing it.

No, taking the time to get organized before you start isn't a form of procrastination in itself! Think of it as an investment that will return your time three fold in the end. The week before you're to start a project, be it taxes, a presentation for work or the garage, make a list of the things you'll need to start and get those things ready before you start. That might be forms from the post office, financials from the office or 200 bins to organize the back corner of the garage. You know, the one you shove stuff into but can't really see until you back the car out?

Here's another quick way that getting organized will help you. Set up a comfortable place to do the work. Clear off your desk of the papers that have been sitting there awaiting your command. Can't find a place for them just yet? No problem, file them under "To Be Gone Through" and put them a way. Are there too many interruptions at work to make progress on that report? Hike down to the local coffee shop, telecommute or go in early for a little peace and quiet. Can't even get into the garage to sort through the corner? Take a few minutes to clear a path and delegate a space to those things you have to move out or into the house to work on the neglected area.

Feeling overwhelmed and under prepared for a task often makes the task itself seem much more difficult than it is. Understanding what you need to have on hand to do the task and having a place to get started will remove what are often the first and only roadblocks to otherwise straightforward projects. Overcoming procrastination starts now with simple organization of your files, papers and thoughts before you start your next project.

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About the Author

Rick McCarroll writes about breaking the stronghold procrastination has on our lives. Through his articles he hopes to help others get started and succeed in any endeavor they want too.