Procastination Evacuation

Procrastination is a terrible plague affecting many people across the globe. How do we stop it? What is the cause? What is the cure? It's time we stop thinking about making a move and just MOVE. For some of us - it's that simple but for others - it's not.

I have asked many friends, followers, and clients their opinions regarding the cause of procrastination and the ongoing responses boiled down to one main idea - fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of success, fear of failure, fear of completion, and the list goes on - are all reasons people delay taking action. Procrastination leads to lack of achievement and wasted time. Time is one of our greatest assets, yet millions of people waste it, as though it were trash. Your time is valuable and your goals are critical. Until you fully grasp that idea - you will waste much more of your valuable time.

Procrastination occurs amongst all ages. It is important to address the issue the moment you recognize it as an issue. Denial will only prolong your positive development. The first step to progressively changing a bad habit is to first, acknowledge one exists. Once you have acknowledged your habit of procrastination - think about the effects you've experienced from waiting until the last minute, never completing a project, or never starting. I'm sure the results that come to mind won't be pleasant. It's time to make a change.

The first step is addressing your fears. I understand that this idea alone may not be the easiest, considering we all come from different lifestyles and upbringings. Unfortunately, I don't have the pleasure of meeting each individual reading this blog, but I am willing to bet my last dollar that you are all awesome people and have each been positioned on this earth to do amazing work. Do not allow fear to hinder your growth personally and professionally. Your success awaits you.

Often, procrastinators make excuses while simply thinking of the task at hand. They create a million scenarios as to why they can't start or finish the task, think of other things that have priority over this task, etc. The fact of the matter is that when you think this way, you are subconsciously sabotaging yourself and your success. Why would you want to sabotage someone destined for greatness? Yeah, I'm talking about you!


Tips for Procrastination Evacuation

1. Write down all goals short and long term. Create a daily task list of things you must accomplish before the days end. As you complete each task - check it off in a bright colored marker. This gives most people a great feeling of satisfaction seeing their goals realized on paper.

2. When starting a task - turn off all potential distractions. (i.e. TV, music, cell phone, etc.) You work smart to play harder! (I don't believe in "hard work". I believe in "smart work". Work hard at working smart - it will take you far.)

3. Create a schedule for your tasks. Stick to it! This idea works better if you complete each task in sequential order. Do not move forward until the current task is completed.


Learning to act now, instead of later is a continuous process - but with time and practice - you will experience greater freedom, less stress, and an undeniable feeling of accomplishment.


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