We have all experienced it. Putting things off, not doing
what we believe needs to get done. Finally, we commit
to the process and leap into getting our "stuff" done,
and we are amazed at both how simple AND how
energizing it was to complete all our tasks.
This Top 10 list keep you in action and out of
procrastination. So what's stopping you? Nothing
except you. Don't just stand there! Do something!
1. Be Vision Directed in the tasks before you. If your
tasks do not match your values or purpose, naturally your
heart will not desire to check that particular task off
your list. Bring your task into congruence or take it
OFF the list.
2. Begin and end each day with a solid foundation. Before
you end your day, spend five to ten minutes reviewing your
day. Take a moment to craft a plan for the next day.
When you begin the following day, spend five or ten minutes
reviewing your plan and revise as necessary. Also, be sure
to spend some foundational time either in quiet contemplation
or reading inspirational or motivational material.
3. Release yourself from perfectionism. One of the biggest
challenges is believing everything has to be just so.....and therefore
we don't do anything if we can't be guaranteed perfection.
Either/Or thinking such as this is guaranteed to lead to
stagnation. Practice saying, "Oh, well!" After all, what
is the absolute worse thing that would happen from taking action?
4. Dream big while creating it one step at a time. With each step
you get closer to the dream. With no steps at all: being stuck in
procrastination, you will NEVER get there. Break your "to-do's"
into smaller, non intimidating chunks.
5. Balance planning and creating or doing. Keep your basic plan
simple so you do not spend so much time planning what you want
to do that you never get to do what you want to do. If you find
yourself leaning into the frenetic planning place stop, take a break,
and do a reality check. What is up with using planning as another
method of procrastination? What is underneath the over planning?
Are you vision directed? Is there congruency in your plan and your
purpose? Are you expressing YOUR gifts as a part of your vision,
or is there an overwhelming sense of "shoulds" on your list?
6. Delegate those tasks which are not invigorating to you. Either
barter them, hire someone to do them, or make a request of a friend
or colleague to assist in exchange for your assistance somewhere else.
In this way, you will be able to check something off your list. It
WILL invigorate you.
7. Join with a friend or a colleague to as an accountability partner.
Schedule a regular time to check in either daily or weekly. Create
momentum and watch as both your business and your dreams
flourish right before your eyes!
About the Author
Julie Jordan Scott is a Certified Life Purpose Coach who works
with action oriented, creative people who are ready to live each
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