One of the ways to view the task in today's modern world is to decide if your task involves Electronic Communication Activities or Non-Electronic Communications Activities. By determining this you can set the stage to begin your task. You can also steer yourself away from the electronic distractions which are more of a tendency to increase procrastination.
Electronic Communication Activities
- Turn on the computer or phone
- Mentally draft an outline of the conversation or email/test before you actually begin
- Look up a phone number or email in your files
- Get into a blank document (if you have to draft a letter) or set up an email or text
- Start typing or speaking
Conversely if you don't have a "screen" or electronic task at hand, you can consider using this list of steps:
Non-Electronic Communications Activities
- Turn off the computer
- Turn off the cell or mobile phone
- Visualize or decide what needs to be done first
- Get out the tools you need to do the job
- Go to the needed location
- Begin your process
