Do you have a haunting sense you are doing something else to avoid doing what is needed to get something accomplished? Tim Ferriss says that we often are busy rather than productive and we try to avoid what’s uncomfortable that is actually a high priority.

Let’s face it, dealing with the obstacles of day to day living can drive us all crazy. Without proper organization, this could make rolling out of the bed a chore. At times, we find it difficult to focus on one thing at a time, only to find that in the end nothing has been accomplished.

Are you involved in activities such as channel surfing? Jumping from link to link on internet or browsing print magazines as a substantial part of your day? It is easier to surf than to concentrate on one task. Of course in addition, often video games, computer games and tv watching are forms of procrastination that can use hours of your time.

How about offline? From your office to your household, children, and finances, your married life could turn disastrous without proper organization. You want to learn how to manage your time, actions and overall arrangements. Successful people know how to get ahead; they plan, set priorities, and always follow through. There are many services to help you to organize and control your life, but here are some suggestions to get you started.

Stop procrastination

Face head on what you are putting off. It can be a work project that seems challenging, cleaning your house or completing the paper for school that is the haunting weight. One thing to look at is what is the sticky point for you. For instance, the work project may involve your having to call someone to get some data and you may be in a state of dread about that. Sometimes the uncomfortable part is only a small part of the overall situation and when you deal with that the rest of the process is fine.

We get stronger when we face what’s uncomfortable and more importantly, it is very liberating to do what you have been avoiding doing.

Make a list of the tasks that you have to do for that day. Prioritize your list. Try writing down the tasks you could be working on and when something is completed, scratch it off your list. The definition of procrastination is avoiding in doing a task and not accomplishing it. Improve your personal life by completing what it is you’re set out to do. If finances are something that you are putting off to get organized, pull out those receipts and take control of your finances.

If your goal is to lose weight and this has created anxiety in your life, discover a nutritional plan that works for you and start today. The best solution is to start an exercise program. Start out slow and work your way into a complete three day a week program. You will be amazed at what exercising can do for your muscles, mind, body, and so on.

Each uncomfortable situation we face helps us to see that our resistance was worse than we imagined. For instance, if you are avoiding the report you need to hand in because you feel insecure about your introductory page, go online and see some examples that are similar. You’ll get some ideas and then you can write your own version. Getting beyond the paralysis teaches you that you can face it head on and this is such a valuable lesson that can be applied to many contexts of life.

Allow more free time to do what you want

Increasing productivity and finding free time may seem almost impossible, but only when we are disorganized. The key to finding more free time is to organize what needs to be done. A simple list consisting of catching up on your workload, working out, time with family and friends, and pursuing your own leisure activity can all be done by making a plan. It seems a little odd to have to put your family on a priority list, but it sure beats not spending time with family at all because you’re doing everything spontaneously and unprepared. Improve your personal life by staying organized and allow room for fun.

Give yourself peace of mind

Very few people understand the cause of happiness. Many of us focus on friends, cars, and money as the true reason for happiness and devote all of our time and energy acquiring these things. When we do things to avoid something else, we know that in one level of our minds and the body just can’t fully relax. When you accomplished a task and you haven’t allowed certain diversions to steer you away, there won’t be that sense of a weight on top of you. This is a great reward plus you’ve accomplished something even deeper than the specific task: You’ve been able to overcome a fear.The real source of peace of mind is in inner peace. Remember that if we have a peaceful mind, we are content with ourselves, we are in tune to the universe. Having all the money in the world would not make us completely peaceful if we decide to let in all the negative influences and disturbances in our circle. Improve your personal life by creating a healthy environment for yourself and your family.