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Procrastination is when you keep postponing important tasks. If you do this frequently - you're not alone!
πŸ’’Use these tactics from 7 famous books which will help you overcome procrastination
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear
πŸ‘‰ Use the "two-minute rule" to get started on a task
πŸ‘‰ Make the task so simple that it takes 2 mins. You can't say no to it and build momentum from there
πŸ‘‰Make your goals specific and measurable
"The 5 Second Rule" by Mel Robbins
πŸ‘‰ Count down from 5 and take action immediately to override your brain's hesitation and fear
πŸ‘‰Focus on taking small, consistent steps towards your goal
πŸ‘‰Use positive self-talk to motivate yourself
"Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy
πŸ‘‰ Identify the most important task you need to complete and do it first thing in the morning
πŸ‘‰ Break the task down into smaller, more manageable steps
πŸ‘‰ Set specific goals and deadlines for yourself
"Getting Things Done" by David Allen
πŸ‘‰Use a system of lists and categories to keep track of tasks and goals
πŸ‘‰Break down tasks into small, actionable steps
πŸ‘‰Regularly review and update your task lists to stay on top of things
"Deep Work" by Cal Newport
πŸ‘‰ Eliminate distractions and create a space for focused work
πŸ‘‰ Break work into "deep work" sessions of at least an hour
πŸ‘‰ Develop a pre-work ritual to prepare your mind for focused work
"The Now Habit" by Neil Fiore
πŸ‘‰ Focus on scheduling in time for leisure and relaxation first, then use the remaining time for work
πŸ‘‰ Use "unscheduling" to break down large projects into small, manageable tasks and schedule time to work on them
πŸ‘‰ Challenge negative self-talk
"The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg
πŸ‘‰ Identify the "cue" that triggers your procrastination and then change your routine or "reward" to break the habit
πŸ‘‰ Use "implementation intentions" to plan out specific actions you will take to overcome procrastination
Remember, the key to overcoming procrastination is to take action, even if it's just a small step. Don't wait for motivation to strike - create it by starting now.
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