Monday 21st May 2018
Morning Vibes With Dr. Jerry - the First
Hello and welcome to
#MorningVibesWithDrJerryTheFirst-Episode 250
Title: 10 Ways To
Beat Procrastination
Is there something in your
life that you’ve been putting off?
Maybe you’re “planning” to
start a big project next month. Perhaps you keep saying you’re going to do jump
on your latest business idea as soon as you have more time. Or you could just
be putting off cleaning up the house or washing the car.
Even if you’re putting off
something that seems like a little thing, it’s not the size of what you’re
procrastinating about that’s the problem. It’s that you’re giving energy to a
bad habit that will grow and strangle your success.
So if you have a tendency
to put things off, here are ten things you can do to beat procrastination and
enjoy a happier, more fulfilling life:
1. Make
a decision.
This is my favorite way to
overcome procrastination.
Decision is the opposite
of procrastination. Just like right and left, up and down, hot and cold,
there’s procrastinate and decide.
To become more decisive,
get Think and Grow Rich and read the chapter on decision every day
for 30 days. This will go a long way in helping you act quickly on your ideas.
2. Write
it out.
Set aside a little time
and follow this three-step process:
a) Get a sheet of paper
and write out how you currently feel about procrastination. Elaborate on how
you procrastinate—what you do, when you do it, etc.
b) Take out a second sheet
and ask yourself, “What would be the exact opposite of that?” Then, on the top
of the page, write “I am so happy and grateful now that…”and below it write out
detailed statements that are the opposite of the things you wrote on the first
sheet. When you are finished, burn or shred the first sheet of paper.
c) Read and rewrite what
you wrote on the second sheet every day until you notice that you’re no longer
procrastinating.
3. Chop
it up.
Sometimes we procrastinate
because we don’t know where to begin. Break large projects into milestones, and
then into small, actionable steps.
4. Quiet
your mind.
This one might surprise
you, but meditation is one of the most effective ways to get rid of self-sabotaging
behavior, including procrastination.
5. Stop
trying to be perfect.
Perfectionism is an
illusion that slows you down and prevents you from reaching your goal. Act
quickly, doing the best you can.
6. Partner
up.
Find an accountability
partner so you can help each other commit to and follow through on the things
you each need to do to move toward your goals and dreams.
7. Take
a closer look.
Revisit what you’re
putting off and ask yourself why you have it on your list. Be honest with
yourself. Maybe you’re putting it off because it’s something someone else wants
you to do, but it’s really not important to you. If it’s not something that you
really want or should do—or something that will move you closer to your goals,
stop wasting energy on it and remove it from your list.
8. Put
it on your gratitude list.
Tomorrow morning, write
down how grateful you are that you started the project and it’s going well.
Write it in the present tense and feel like you already achieved it.
You see, expressing gratitude
isn’t only for things that have already happened. Being grateful for things
that you want and expect to happen raises your vibration, and thereby helps you
get the results you want.
9. Reward
yourself for taking action.
When you accomplish
something you want to put off, reward yourself. Take a coffee or tea break, go
to a movie, or eat at a restaurant you’ve been wanting to check out. Do
whatever will make you feel good about overcoming the procrastination.
10. Adjust
your attitude.
Procrastination stops you
from winning and realizing many great joys in life. But even a small shift in
your attitude can make a big difference in your results. So every day ask
yourself, “What environment do I want to create for my life to really thrive?”
Procrastination can’t survive in an environment like that.
There is no magic pill
that will put an end to procrastination forever.
But these tips will help
you take concrete steps toward achieving more and feeling a lot better about
yourself.
Until I come your way
again, this is #MorningVibesWithDrJerryTheFirst
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