How often do you find yourself wanting to do something, but instead, you set the desire aside so you can run off and do something else? And then you forget what you originally wanted to accomplish? Or, it feels too overwhelming? Or worse yet, it's too late?
Before you beat yourself up with a wet noodle because:
... It's two months later and the credit card bill is unpaid and gathering interest...
...Or the books are still "resting" on the floor ever since you emptied the shelves when you had this great inspiration that it would be easier to find what you wanted to read if only you sorted the titles into categories...
...Or you've been meaning to send New Cousin Jordan a baby gift and now you just found out he started Montessori preschool...
Here's a simple solution to end procrastination:
Do It Now!
1. Decide: Is this worth the time and effort?
2. Only start if you can see it through.
3. Itemize the task into small steps.
4. Take out all the tools needed.
5. Now, not later, sit down (or stand up) and do it.
6. Only stop when you're finished.
7. Wear a smile. You've earned it!
While the above might seem over-simple, it isn't. The only way to stop procrastinating is to just do it now.
Then you won't forget!
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