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How to overcome procrastination - Accept responsibility |
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Written by Deb St. George, Publisher, SoundsOfSoul.org
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Tuesday, 24 July 2007 |
The first step toward overcoming procrastination is recognizing that it's a problem. Procrastinators have big problems and small problems, but most of their problems are caused by procrastination.
All procrastinators share certain traits:
- They know what they should do about a problem, and in many cases they know what specific action needs to be taken. Yet they find reasons to avoid action.
- They are reluctant to do anything about a problem now, but vow to take action at some vague time in the future.
- They promise to take action when the "right" circumstances present themselves. By making performance of the job depend on something else, they justify their decision to delay action. They delude themselves into thinking that their hands are tied. They would like to do something but can't-it's not their fault.
Research shows that you can develop new habits in just two weeks if you're serious about changing. Think about people you know who always get things done. What are their work habits? How do they approach unappealing tasks? How do they stay focused?
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How conquering procrastination can help you reduce stress |
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Written by Deb St. George, Publisher, SoundsOfSoul.org
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Monday, 23 July 2007 |
If you have the habit of putting off tasks you fear-if you tend to avoid situations and events that terrify you-your fears have grown out of proportion. Every time you decide not to do something because you're afraid of failing, your self-confidence takes another hit. There is only one way to overcome fear-you have to force yourself to do the thing you fear. When you face your fear and do it anyway, your confidence gets a big boost. Soon you will laugh at the imaginary fears that have kept you from becoming all that you can be. And you can do something about it today.
Establish goals. Prioritize. Measure your progress. Ask friends and office mates for feedback. Adjust your goals if necessary. Reward yourself when you finish jobs. If you're a leader, get procrastinators to encourage each other. Help them overcome their fear of getting things done.
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