Ladies, you know you're among the 20% of people who
chronically procrastinate if you Google “stop procrastinating”: instead of
doing something else. You probably also
know common coping techniques like:
* making to-do-lists
* breaking large tasks into smaller ones
* rewarding good behavior
Well, these techniques won't work if we don't have insights
into ourselves! Procrastinators are notorious for saying they work better under
pressure. If you have been
procrastinating on some important things in your life (like building a
part-time business for yourself and your family), you'll find these tips very
useful:
1) Don't wait for inspiration! So many people have this
mistaken belief that our motivational state has to match the task at hand. That's not always the case and if you keep
waiting for inspiration ... you might be waiting for a long while.
2) Just get started! This tip is similar to Nike's
"Just do it!". The best way to
get a project or task done is to GET STARTED (not tomorrow, not later, but right
now)! As soon as you get started, your perception of the task changes
completely. Some projects are unpleasant from the beginning to the end ... just
keep at it ... just keep plugging away!
3) Aim low!?!? Studies have shown that many procrastinators
are closet perfectionists who have trouble meeting their own standards. If you start with the minimum, you can work
your way to the bigger parts of your project. You don't need a big paw-wow
meeting for every project you start; you just need to get started!
4) Remove
psychological barriers. If you don't like certain tasks, you might want to
combine them with a more pleasant activity. If you don't like writing reviews
for your review blog because you find writing might not be your strongest suit,
you might want to put your favorite tunes on and write to the sound of music
you love!
5) Manager your time. If you want to maximize your time,
make a schedule of activities outside of work (including things like sleeping,
eating, appointments, kids' activities, exercise ... etc.) to reveal how much
free time you really have. This will help you realize that the more you
procrastinate, the more you are wasting precious time. If you want to build a
business part-time, you'll be able to see how much time you have in a week for
that activity.
6) Be gentle! You must be kind to yourself and
you'll want to pardon the occasional relapses that come with establishing new habits.
Remember that it takes 21 days to establish a new habit. If you are starting a
new part-time business, it might take you a few weeks before you are able to
get everything to fit. Those who self-forgive are more likely to pick
themselves up and try again until they make everything fit. I have a Create your own habit with my 21 Days To Amaze Program
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