IF YOU SUFFER FROM PROCRASTINATION, READ THIS:
1. Understand Why:
Procrastination isn't just laziness. It can be fear of failure, perfectionism, or even fear of success.
Recognize the root cause to tackle it effectively.
Procrastination isn't just laziness. It can be fear of failure, perfectionism, or even fear of success.
Recognize the root cause to tackle it effectively.
2. Break It Down:
A big task can seem daunting. Divide it into smaller, manageable tasks.
Completing each one will give you a sense of accomplishment.
A big task can seem daunting. Divide it into smaller, manageable tasks.
Completing each one will give you a sense of accomplishment.
3. Use the "2-Minute Rule":
If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now.
For bigger tasks, just start – often, that's the hardest part.
If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now.
For bigger tasks, just start – often, that's the hardest part.
4. Eliminate Distractions:
Clear your workspace. Use apps like "Forest" or "Focus@Will" to maintain concentration.
Set specific periods to check your phone or social media.
Clear your workspace. Use apps like "Forest" or "Focus@Will" to maintain concentration.
Set specific periods to check your phone or social media.
5. Prioritize Tasks:
Not all tasks are of equal importance.
Use the Eisenhower Box or the ABCD priority system to determine what needs immediate attention.
Not all tasks are of equal importance.
Use the Eisenhower Box or the ABCD priority system to determine what needs immediate attention.
6. Reward Yourself:
Set up a reward system.
For instance, after working diligently for an hour, take a 10-minute break.
7. Visualize the End Result:
Think about the satisfaction and relief you'll feel once the task is done.
Set up a reward system.
For instance, after working diligently for an hour, take a 10-minute break.
7. Visualize the End Result:
Think about the satisfaction and relief you'll feel once the task is done.
8. Accountability Partner:
Share your goals with a friend. Regular check-ins can motivate you to stay on track.
9. Set Deadlines:
Even if one doesn't exist, creating a personal deadline can instill a sense of urgency.
Share your goals with a friend. Regular check-ins can motivate you to stay on track.
9. Set Deadlines:
Even if one doesn't exist, creating a personal deadline can instill a sense of urgency.
10. Mindset Shift:
Change your language. Instead of saying "I have to", say "I choose to". This simple switch empowers you, reminding you it's a choice, not an obligation.
Change your language. Instead of saying "I have to", say "I choose to". This simple switch empowers you, reminding you it's a choice, not an obligation.
The world is complex & interconnected.
Understand the big ideas and disciplines to make better decisions.
- Think clearer
- Decide better
- Achieve more
Elon Musk, Naval Ravikant and Warren Buffet use this to make better decisions.
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Understand the big ideas and disciplines to make better decisions.
- Think clearer
- Decide better
- Achieve more
Elon Musk, Naval Ravikant and Warren Buffet use this to make better decisions.
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