Are you procrastinating and not getting things done?
Are you putting off starting something new?
Procrastination is the act of delaying something that needs to get done, usually by focusing on less urgent, more enjoyable, and easier activities instead. task can be uninspiring, boring, and not self-fulfilling, or there may be simply too many tasks.
3 Common Causes for Procrastination
- STRESS AND OVERWHELM
Overwhelmed with too many things to do already
Having trouble maintaining boundaries (Healthy Boundaries)
Finding it hard to say no - ANXIETY AND FEAR
Fear of failure (clear the fear)
Fear of criticism
Worried it will take too long to complete
Not believing in yourself - DISTRACTIONS
You look for easy things to complete
Other things take a priority
6 Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF
Identify your personal patterns.
Discpline yourself to change those that don’t give the desired outcome - BREAK YOUR TASKS INTO MANAGABLE STEPS
Create and commit to your schedule and take tiny steps.
Focus on finishing in a reasonable time frame. - AVOID IMPULSES THAT DISTRACT YOU
Stick you your schedule.
Take mini breaks
Listen to a short guided meditation - GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO MAKE MISTAKES
It’s okay not to be perfect.
You deserve to be happy and have fun!
Reflect on your standards. Could the bar be set too high for this task? - FEEL LIKE YOU’RE ALREADY THERE
Raise your inner vibration. Match the ‘feeling’ you had when you completed a task in the past.
Vibrate at that frequency ALL THE TIME - BE POSITIVE
Offer yourself encouragement and reassurance.
Celebrate little wins
Always vibrate like you’re already done.