So, I am not trying to lecture or scold, but if you are kind of tired of always procrastinating, here are some tips I've developed for myself over the years, although you could probably also call it a process.

1. Get over the idea that you will somehow magically get in the mood to do the project. Other than a deadline that forces you into working under pressure, which is an outside force and one you have no control over anyway, it's not going to happen. Stop waiting for the mood to seize you.

2. Be honest with yourself about the fact that you're procrastinating. Get rid of the excuses "I really need to mix that coyote pee first." Nuh-uh. Don't kid yourself, because you're not helping yourself that way.

3. Figure out why you're procrastinating. Sometimes when you examine the scope of the work, you find that it's not as daunting as you've built it up to be in your mind. You might also find that you're procrastinating due to fear of failure or perfectionism. You could be scaring yourself with your own expectations.

4. If it's a big project, sit down and do some planning. This will make it feel much less insurmountable, and again, scary.

5. For an incentive, in your mind go to the future after the project's done. Won't that be great? Nothing hanging over your head.

I hope this tips help you to beat that procrastination. If you'll excuse me, I need to go do another load of laundry. Although, before I do that, maybe I should check in on my hobbit in Lord of the Rings Online.