\nSo tackling procrastination and nipping it in <\/span> the bud is required, no excuses!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nDo some of these sound familiar?<\/strong> \u2026..You couldn\u2019t do the dishes because your neighbor stopped by. You couldn\u2019t get that project done because the kids needed help with their homework. \u00a0You could make that video because you were interrupted by phone calls.\u00a0 Just because things pop up doesn\u2019t mean that you should be putting off important tasks for later only to find that you never get them done.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s time to take a good look<\/strong> at yourself and say \u201cNo more excuses<\/em>!\u201d You have to get important tasks done, but you never will if you do not be honest with yourself and stop telling yourself that it is \u201cokay\u201d because something came up.
\n–<\/span><\/p>\nSigns That You Are a Procrastinator\u00a0 \u2013 Take The Quiz<\/h2>\n
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\nIf you are unsure<\/strong> as to whether or not you are a procrastinator, the signs are very easy to see. \u00a0The following are common factors of being a habitual procrastinator.
\nIf you answer YES<\/strong> to 3 or more of these, then you could be considered a habitual procrastinator and will want to try and not put too many things off too often.
\n–<\/span>\n<\/p>\nIf you do any of those above, it is likely that you have have trouble with time and motivation. \u00a0This could mean that you procrastinate on things that are very important in life. You very much need to take control and do something about it so that you don\u2019t let procrastination<\/em> run your life anymore!<\/p>\nTop 4 Tips on How to Stop Procrastination<\/h2>\n
1. Start Using a Timer<\/span>
\n<\/strong>–<\/span>
\nThis may not sound like it would do much<\/strong> in helping your procrastination. However, you\u2019d be very surprised at how much time goes by when you are watching TV or chatting with your friends on Facebook or spending time on other social sites. When you sit down and watch television, set a timer so that you don\u2019t go overboard and let hours pass you by. Once the timer goes off, you stop doing whatever it is that you are doing and start working on your business tasks.\u00a0 When you have more than one project, set the time and allow a designated time for each project.
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\nYou could even set the timer<\/strong> for individual tasks like following up on your social sites or writing blog posts and articles.\u00a0 Putting a time limit on things in your business will eventually keep you moving throughout the day, help to keep you focused and getting more things accomplished.
\n–<\/span><\/p>\n2. Do Your Least Favorite Tasks First<\/span>
\n<\/strong>–<\/span>
\nWhen you knock out<\/strong> what you hate doing at the beginning of the day or when you first start a project, you won\u2019t have to do it anymore! \u00a0This means that the rest of your tasks will be much more simple for the rest of the day. \u00a0It mentally frees up your time and reduces stress or anxiety.<\/p>\nDoing your least favorite tasks<\/strong>, first, at the beginning of the day, makes for a much more enjoyable afternoon.\u00a0 It also will start rejuvenating your spirit and overcoming procrastination much more quickly.\u00a0 So be sure not to save those least favorite tasks for the end of the day.\u00a0 Hit them head on and get on with it!
\n–<\/span><\/p>\n3. Set Goals For Yourself<\/span>
\n<\/strong>–<\/span>
\nSetting goals<\/strong> is actually something that all procrastinators should do. \u00a0Don\u2019t set outrageous goals as you will be just setting yourself up to fail. Set reasonable and realistic goals for yourself that is productive to your business.<\/p>\nEach night before you go to sleep<\/strong>, write down what it is that you want to accomplish the next day. You can then wake up with full knowledge on what you want to accomplish. These are simple daily goals, once you start achieving these, you can then start making more long term goals for yourself. \u00a0No matter what, you should continue making to-do lists as a general routine.\u00a0 Using Evernote on your phone is another great idea.
\n–<\/span><\/p>\n4. Have a Reward System<\/span>
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\nIt\u2019s good to reward yourself<\/strong> for the hard work you do, especially when you are working on overcoming your procrastination! At the end of the week, if you meet everything that is on your to-do list each and every day, you should reward yourself with a movie or that new book you\u2019ve been wanting to buy and read. \u00a0If you know that you have a reward coming to you, it will help you want to stick to what you need to be doing more often.
\n–<\/span><\/p>\nMake it happen \u2026. Empower your Success!\n<\/p>\n
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