Avoiding Procrastination
Less chasing. More progress. Equip your team to tackle delayed tasks, protect their focus, and deliver quality work on time.
Duration: 50 minutes | Format: SMS | Certificate included
Turn “I’ll Do It Later” Into Work That Gets Done
A missed deadline rarely starts on deadline day. It starts when a difficult task gets pushed aside, then becomes a last-minute rush. For a business owner, that can mean mistakes, rework, stressed employees, and teammates picking up the slack. Over time, even small delays can slow the whole business down.This course gives your team practical ways to break that cycle. Employees will learn to spot why they put work off, turn large tasks into clear first steps, protect their focus, and plan before pressure builds. They will also learn when to ask for help and how to speak up early if a deadline is at risk.
The payoff is a team that starts sooner, follows through more reliably, and has more time to do work well. You get fewer avoidable surprises and less time spent chasing progress. Your people gain something valuable too: a calmer, more confident way to take ownership of their work.
Course Goals
✅ Help employees recognize and overcome everyday procrastination triggers
✅ Equip them with simple, repeatable tools to take action quickly
✅ Build self-motivation through systems, not willpower
✅ Improve task follow-through, time awareness, and consistency
✅ Boost workplace performance without adding stress or complexity
✅ Recognize common causes of procrastination
✅ Break the delay-stress-rush cycle
✅ Start difficult tasks with clear first steps
✅ Set priorities and avoid low-value busy work
✅ Plan work and deadlines more effectively
✅ Reduce distractions and protect focus
✅ Manage perfectionism and fear of mistakes
✅ Build consistent, productive work habits
✅ Improve accountability and follow-through
✅ Communicate early when deadlines are at risk
Course Objectives
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Identify personal procrastination triggers and warning signs
✅ Recognize when delay is hurting work and team performance
✅ Break large tasks into smaller, manageable steps
✅ Start important work without waiting for motivation
✅ Prioritize high-value tasks over busy work
✅ Plan deadlines using realistic milestones
✅ Reduce distractions and improve focus
✅ Move past perfectionism and fear of mistakes
✅ Use simple routines to keep work moving
✅ Communicate early when deadlines are at risk
✅ Follow through on commitments with greater accountability
✅ Create a practical anti-procrastination action plan
Lesson 2: Recognizing Your Procrastination Triggers
Lesson 3: Breaking the Procrastination Cycle
Lesson 4: Making Difficult Tasks Easier to Start
Lesson 5: Setting Clear Priorities
Lesson 6: Planning Work and Deadlines
Lesson 7: Managing Distractions and Interruptions
Lesson 8: Overcoming Perfectionism and Fear of Mistakes
Lesson 9: Building Habits That Keep Work Moving
Lesson 10: Taking Ownership and Staying Accountable
What's in this course
Learning Level : Beginner
Duration: 50 minutes
Format : SMS
Quizzes: 10
Lessons: 10
Certificate: Digital Certificate of Completion
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Frequently asked questions
Employees receive text messages containing a concise 5-minute lesson. These lessons are interactive and followed by quizzes to ensure understanding and retention. Our platform is designed for convenience, allowing employees to learn on-the-go without disrupting their workday.
The course is runs for 50 minutes, that's 5 minutes per lesson. Lesson frequency can be adjusted.
Yes, certificate pass rates and more can be configured within the admin panel.
Yes, content is refreshed annually with the latest research.
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