How To Stop Procrastinating, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Aries

Aries, you rarely procrastinate on anything. When you do, though, it can often be because you’re missing small details you keep forgetting to search for. You’re usually great at handling the big picture and rarely let the little things slip through the cracks either, but you also have so much on your to-do list that there are bound to be a few items you struggle with getting done. To help with this, set specific deadlines for yourself, breaking small tasks down into even smaller parts – each with their own individual goal. You’re a competitive sign, so you may find that this helps you want to accomplish the things you’ve been procrastinating on.

Taurus

Taurus, sign of the bull, you’re known for being stubborn. When it comes to procrastination, there are those one or two things your mind just refuses to get done. To help you, try creating a cozy workspace for yourself – somewhere you truly enjoy spending time. When you’re feeling blocked from getting work done, spend some time organizing and styling this space – then get to work. Enjoying the space you work in and having a little bit of a pre-work routine will help set your mind up for anti-procrastination behaviors.

Gemini

Gemini, you may have heard that it’s not good to multi-task. This is mostly true, but it doesn’t mean you can’t switch back and forth between tasks when you find yourself getting bored. Your sign procrastinates when there are new things for you to do – why finish up an old project you’re bored with when you could start something new and exciting? Switch between something you’ve been procrastinating on with something you really want to work on. This will give you the motivation to finish up your old projects without boring your mind.

Cancer

Cancer, to address the things you’ve been procrastinating on, you may want to also address any fears or anxieties you have around those things, too. Your sign tends to procrastinate when you’re worried about something – whether that’s someone’s reaction to your request at work or how someone might see you when you need a social favor. Figuring out the real reason behind your procrastination can help you address it – it’ll take time and effort, but you might find yourself with a lighter load on your shoulders after you do finally figure yourself out.

Leo

Leo, the best way for you to make progress is to find an accountability buddy…or many accountability buddies. All this means is that you should tell someone about the work you’re trying to get done and ask them to hold you to it. It might be enough for you to tell your social circle about a big project you’re working on (and when they can expect to see the finished product) – this gives you a deadline that the people whose opinions you care about are actually expecting to see your work by. You might also want to have someone you trust check in with you about your work and hold you to your commitments.

Virgo

Virgo, you’re already a fan of to-do lists. To make your work even more efficient, organize yourself by most to least urgent projects, and then set aside a time each day to check some of the older and/or smaller tasks off your list. The only issue with massive lists is that you might find yourself allowing the ‘less urgent’ items to be ignored for weeks on end – there’s always something bigger and better to do, Virgo. By giving yourself a tiny chunk of time each day to catch up on the things you’d normally leave until your list is otherwise empty (let’s face it, it never is), you’ll be able to check off more projects in a day, leaving yourself less overwhelmed in the future.

Libra

Libra, you need to work on finding ways to build breaks into your schedule of endless projects. You’re a sign that loves to take on a lot – no matter what’s on your plate, your talent is finding a way to balance it. If you’re struggling with procrastination, it’s probably because you have a lot going on with no end in sight. Slogging through endless piles of work is sure to leave you with tasks you want to procrastinate on – when you build ample breaks into your schedule, though, you’re likely to notice that you have more energy to get even the boring tasks done.

Scorpio

Scorpio, you’re a highly focused sign who often connects well with writing and journaling. You may find yourself benefited in the battle against procrastination by self-reflection, to-do lists, planners, and goal trackers. You have a fairly strong work ethic because you like to see yourself succeed – when you can force yourself to focus on the tasks you don’t want to get done, you’ll be able to reward your brain by checking these items off on a tracker that suits your goals. This will make you less likely to leave certain tasks to the sands of time.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, it’s important to allow yourself flexibility when it comes to your urge to procrastinate – just don’t go overboard. Your sign loves jumping around from project to project, always most enticed by whatever’s new. Even if you have a personal goal you want to achieve, you might find yourself starting hobbies and personal projects without ever finishing them. To combat this, you should find a way to work spontaneity into your schedule as a reward for completing the tasks you struggle most with. Build something fun into your schedule every day after you’ve completed all of your tasks; whether you have a long gym session, hike, swim, new book, or night out after a particularly heavy day of work, you’ll find that having something to look forward to can help you beat procrastination.

Capricorn

Capricorn, your sign rarely struggles with professional procrastination. You find it easiest to just sit down and get everything done – and sometimes you don’t stop until absolutely everything on your list is checked off. When it comes to your sign, you procrastinate most with personal items – like texting people back or planning nights out. The good news is that you can treat these items like you treat your work. There’s nothing wrong with creating reminders for yourself so you’ll get an alert when you need to check in with someone – you may want to add important dates or scheduled times to plan social events into your calendar, too. Set goals for yourself inside and outside of work, and you’ll find it easier to get the things you usually procrastinate on finished.

Aquarius

Aquarius, the best method for avoiding procrastination is to surround yourself with other people who are also working. To hold yourself accountable, head to a coffee shop, group study session, team work meeting, or have some friends over for a work session. An environment that literally forces you to be productive will work for you pretty much every time; not only does it get you in the right mindset to get everything done, but being surrounded by people who are also working holds you accountable in a way you can’t deny.

Pisces

Pisces, the best thing you can do when facing procrastination is to find creative ways of motivating yourself. Whether you enjoy journaling, painting, playing an instrument, or a quick creative hobby session before you get to work, you’ll find that settling your emotions and inspiring yourself is the best way to force yourself to get to work. You’ll be much more productive once you’re reminded of how much joy there is in work that is meaningful to you. You may also find that sitting down and just starting a single project for yourself – even if you don’t end up finishing it – will, more often than not, give you the extra boost you need to actually start working.