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Kick the Procrastination
Habit
by Maria Gracia
"I’ll get to it--when I get a chance."
You know what that means, don’t you? You’ll never
get to it! Here are 8 simple ways to kick the procrastination
habit and start getting things done.
BREAK IT DOWN. Seem overwhelming? Don’t look at everything
as one big project. Break goals, projects or tasks down into
small parts. Assign a specific deadline (date and time) to
each part.
WRITE IT DOWN. Make it official by recording on paper, what
needs to be done. When it's written down, it's more concrete,
and there's a greater chance you'll start and complete it.
TELL SOMEONE. Tell a friend, associate or loved one what your
plans are. Discuss decisions that need to be made with others.
Ask a friend or associate for some ongoing motivation. Sometimes
an outside perspective may be all you need to get started.
SCHEDULE. Establish a regular time each day to work on your
goal, project or task.
USE PROPER TOOLS. Organize your environment, complete with
the tools you need, so it is conducive to working.
POST REMINDERS. Keep your goals in front of you. Post reminders
of your goals and deadlines where you can constantly see
them.
I'LL ONLY DO THIS, IF I COMPLETE . . . Make something you normally
do and enjoy contingent upon doing the avoided task. For
example: "I will not watch my favorite television program
until I complete Part A of my project." -- By the way,
no fair cheating!! :-)
SET REWARDS. Set rewards for your ultimate goals and mini-goals.
You’ll constantly have something enjoyable to look
forward to.
by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!™
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