5 Quick Tips To
Do More and Procrastinate Less
Life would be so much better (and easier) if we could do the things we want to do when we want to do them.
But, sometimes procrastination can be a problem.
1. Don’t get caught in the all or nothing trap.
Let’s say you want to clean the garage this weekend. You wake up Saturday and walk over to the garage and suddenly realize, “Nobody can clean this huge mess in one day.” “Forget it.”
This is very common for pessimists. Either we clean the whole garage or nothing at all. All or nothing. Absolutes. Don’t get caught in the all or nothing trap.
2. Look for partial solutions
“What if …” The optimist keeps thinking… and is able to keep looking at the whole problem. “Okay, maybe I can’t clean the whole garage. But what could I do to make some progress on my goal?
What if … I divide the garage into sections and just clean one section today? And each Saturday tackle another one. This way, I’ll be done by the end of the month? Yes, I can do that.
3. Keep making progress.
Successful people keep looking. They keep thinking and look for partial solutions. Do a little something. Take a little bit of action. This way you will always feel like progress is being made. Find a way to keep making progress.
4. Change your state
Remember a time when you were completely motivated. Totally unstoppable. Think about it. Visualize it. Right now, try to sit as if you are completely motivated again. See it. Remember it. Feel it.
5. Close the day well
You don’t have to pretend that the day was flawless, but it’s not necessary to convince yourself that it was a disaster, either. You procrastinated, but managed to achieve productive things. Give yourself a break. Today was ok- I handled everything well. I feel good. Tomorrow will be better.
We are all conditioned to want more. We want results Now. We want the beach house, the new car, the great physique … And we want it now. Feel good about progress. It’s critical to acknowledge all the steps you’re taking in the right direction.
Handling the challenging days is important. Many people think you can be successful by only working on the days when you feel great and everything falls into place. If only it were that easy!
Action steps~
How can I find a way to break down my projects into smaller, more manageable tasks that I could begin right now?
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Action steps~
How can I find a way to break down my projects into smaller, more manageable tasks that I could begin right now?
