tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188895902882730182024-02-21T03:49:54.379+13:00Anti-Procrastination StrategiesTips and tricks you can use immediately to start overcoming procrastination and motivating yourself to action.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-18175886591776654512007-10-09T18:10:00.000+13:002007-10-09T18:11:16.022+13:00Procrastination quotes to help you overcome procrastination Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task. ~William James<!--CUL-->Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. ~Don Marquis<!--CUL-->Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday. ~Author UnknownEvery duty which is bidden to wait returns with seven fresh duties at its back. ~Charles Kingsley<!--CUL-->The sooner I fall behind, the more time IUnknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-23317784237390442012007-10-09T17:47:00.000+13:002007-10-09T18:00:32.304+13:00Causes of procrastination - fear of failureFear of failure is widely regarded as one of the main causes of procrastination. If you have a task to do and you're unsure of your ability to do it, then it's only natural that you'll put if off. You want to protect your own ego, and not have to admit that for whatever reason you can't successfully complete your job.The trick is to work out the exact reason why you're afraid of failing.Often, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-74499773248459391652007-10-01T09:12:00.000+13:002007-10-01T09:19:30.418+13:00What's the first step in overcoming procrastination?Many people wallow in unproductive procrastination because they never manage to get past even the first step in beating their procrastination habit. What is this first step?Admitting that you have a problem - admitting that you procrastinate!You actually have to acknowledge that you procrastinate and that it's a real problem for you. You have to acknowledge on a tangible level that you put Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-41755208085913158952007-09-30T21:06:00.000+13:002007-09-30T21:11:57.016+13:0010 simple motivation tips1) Set realistic goals that will be challenging but achievable.2) Make a list of reasons that you'll benefit when you achieve your goal.3) Make a commitment as to when you're going to work on your task - schedule the time into your diary.4) Break large challenging tasks into smaller incremental tasks that are easier to manage.5) It's sometimes easier to start a large task by getting the shorter, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-84396569195312068812007-09-30T20:56:00.000+13:002007-09-30T21:06:24.899+13:00Overcoming procrastination by choosing realistic goalsAnyone who has ever read a book about motivation or procrastination will know how important it is to set goals. As the saying goes, "You can't win the race if you can't see the finish line." Moreover, you have to have the right type of goals - it is essential that they are concrete and that they have a deadline.If the goals you set don't have a deadline, then there's no impetus pushing you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-32335183945846055902007-09-30T12:28:00.001+13:002007-09-30T12:28:42.599+13:00Coping with self sabotage All procrastination is a form of self sabotage. Most of the time, if you actually just do the things that you’re putting off, your life would be measurably improved, both from having the tangible end result achieved and the release of the stress and pressure you’ve accumulated from not doing the task. The ever-increasing stress of NOT doing your work can grow to totally dominate your life Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-7411484677999161942007-09-30T12:27:00.000+13:002007-09-30T12:28:20.840+13:00Preparing to get your work done Here are three things you can do which will help you overcome the inertia of just getting started: 1) Clear the calculatorMotivation expert Brian Tracy talks about “clearing the calculator” before you start. This means taking a moment to clear everything extraneous off your desk, and sitting back in your chair, closing your eyes, and just focusing on the task at hand. Run through the steps Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-83154009874107546832007-09-30T12:26:00.002+13:002007-09-30T12:27:37.924+13:005 Ways to Instantly Get Yourself Into Action For starters, here are five simple techniques you can try to get yourself going: 1) Make a list and just startThis is one of my favourites. Often all you have to do is get going at a task and the you’ll get so caught up in it that you’ll finish the job. So just start! Make a short list of simple, concrete steps that you can work on right now. Don’t bother about planning out the whole day’s Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889590288273018.post-9062446074252839672007-09-30T12:26:00.001+13:002007-09-30T12:26:47.760+13:00Welcome to the Anti-Procrastination Strategies Blog!Welcome to my new blog! I’m going to be updating regularly with various methods that you can use to snap yourself out of procastination and into action in an instant. Everyone suffers from procrastination from time to time, and for some people it’s a serious issue that leaves them constantly stressed out and stops them feeling fulfilled. I’ll be giving you easy, simple, step by step proceduresUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2