I did the same thing last weekend. Even though I could feel an impending doom and clearly envisioned a week full of late nights, early mornings and overall disasters, I just didn't get to work. To be honest, I still haven't.

I don't think I'm realistically going to do anything (other than writing this) right now, so here's a list of things I've compiled to make sure this never happens again.

I hope this helps you, and I really hope that it helps me next week.

1. Envision how you'll feel after the task

I'm not sure where I heard this, but if I can envision how I will feel after doing a pile of work, I think I would be much more likely to do it. This effect will probably double when I feel how relieved I will be over the week.

2. Recognize that you're procrastinating.

Given that it's been a few weeks, I think I can probably do that.

3. Change your environment

Chances are that if I stay in my room, I will probably clean it (thanks mom!). Leaving is probably the best option.

4. The Pomodoro (Tomato) Technique

"The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. "

This works really well for me when I'm studying. You can use this timer!

5. JUST DO IT.

At the end of the day, I could write a thousand more articles and read a million more. But at some point, I just need to take action.

I hope you (and I) do that right now.