10 Ways to Stop Procrastinating

Why do something today that you can just as easily put off until tomorrow? Some people live by this backward mantra. Here are 10 tips to help break the cycle of procrastination:

1. Make a list and check it twice. Write down your goals and refer to them often.
2. Reward yourself as you accomplish important and difficult tasks.
3. Break big jobs down into manageable bite-sized pieces. How does one eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
4. Create a timeline and have integrity by sticking to the plan.
5. Tell others about your goals. This way, you will do what you set out to do or you risk losing face.

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6. Get a mentor or buddy to help hold you accountable.
7. Change your environment to eliminate distractions and to inspire creativity. Sometimes I find that I am more efficient and inspired when I write at a local coffee shop. I need a break from the home office.
8. Re-clarify your goals as needed. Maybe you have outgrown this particular interest and that is why you lack the steam to get ‘er done.
9. Surround yourself with people who inspire you to take action in your life.
10. Imagine a beautiful end result and just do it.

Why put off something until tomorrow that you can just as easily do today? Because all you have is this moment, right now. Make your life happen.

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