Stop Putting Things Off – End Procrastination In 4 Easy Steps

Simply put – procrastination is putting off what you can do today until tomorrow. 4 years, 3 months, and 21 days later you’re wondering why you never started that project. If you had, it would have been completed by now.You could be reaping the rewards and earning that additional income.

You can see yourself sitting on the garden patio of your dream home surrounded by towering palms and luxurious flowers. Maybe you see yourself as a keynote speaker delivering your message to thousand. Or maybe you made the Best Seller List. Whatever it is, in regret the vision is bright. In procrastination it’s doom and gloom.

You may find yourself regularly be saying, ”There’s too much competition. Who will listen to me? Or “No one will buy my product”. What if you flip flop the picture so you are pulled towards the intense vision you had in regret like it was a magnet? Why not create that vision sooner rather than later.

Procrastination leads to stress, poor health, and regrets that last for life. Action results in fulfillment, life experience, and wisdom. The choice is yours.

If you find yourself struggling, here are 4 key steps to break through procrastination bubble:

Action Step #1: Identify

·What are you procrastinating on?

·Is it appropriate to hold off or illogical postponement?

·What impact will not starting/completing this task have on your life?

Action Step #2: Anyalyze

·Discover the source to find the solution.

·Look behind procrastination to find what is restraining you.

Action Step #3: Strategize

·Based on the source; decide if this is a goal you want to keep.

·If so, choose a strategy that feels good to you.

·Take action on your strategy

Action Step #4: Take Action

·Choose the area that you will stop procrastinating and make a renewed commitment.

·Think of that clear, exciting picture that shows up in regret.

·Focus on how great you will feel when you go for it! After all, it is through the journey that the great and memorable moments take place.

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Now that you have your 4 action steps, what project will you stop procrastinating on?

Take this pledge and write your action step and anticipated completion date in the comment section below.