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Procrastination was robbing me of my future.
Here's my 6-step framework to beat it:
Here's my 6-step framework to beat it:
1. Identify the root cause.
Not everyone knows why they procrastinate.
Some of the most common reasons are:
- Stress
- Perfectionism
- Fear of failure
- Lack of motivation
- Feeling overwhelmed
You need to know WHY you're putting off tasks before developing a strategy.
Not everyone knows why they procrastinate.
Some of the most common reasons are:
- Stress
- Perfectionism
- Fear of failure
- Lack of motivation
- Feeling overwhelmed
You need to know WHY you're putting off tasks before developing a strategy.
2. Break down the task.
I often struggle to write Twitter threads.
Writing an entire thread might be challenging for you too—so start with a single tweet.
Or maybe working for an hour straight is too overwhelming—start with 15 minutes.
The smaller the task, the easier it is.
I often struggle to write Twitter threads.
Writing an entire thread might be challenging for you too—so start with a single tweet.
Or maybe working for an hour straight is too overwhelming—start with 15 minutes.
The smaller the task, the easier it is.
3. Set a deadline.
Parkinson’s Law—work expands to fill the time allotted.
If you want to beat procrastination, start setting shorter deadlines for each part of the broken-down task.
A goal without a timeline is just a dream.
Light a fire under your a** if you want results.
Parkinson’s Law—work expands to fill the time allotted.
If you want to beat procrastination, start setting shorter deadlines for each part of the broken-down task.
A goal without a timeline is just a dream.
Light a fire under your a** if you want results.
4. Reward yourself.
Gamify your productivity.
When you treat yourself after accomplishing a task, you become conditioned to associate focus with pleasure.
This will have a snowball effect, and you'll be much more likely to get more done.
Turn yourself into Pavlov’s dog.
Gamify your productivity.
When you treat yourself after accomplishing a task, you become conditioned to associate focus with pleasure.
This will have a snowball effect, and you'll be much more likely to get more done.
Turn yourself into Pavlov’s dog.
5. Forgive yourself.
It's okay to procrastinate–it's impossible to be hyper-efficient 24/7.
Stop punishing yourself for not making as much progress as you'd like.
Remember, we’re all just monkeys living on a rock floating in space.
Don’t be too hard on yourself.
It's okay to procrastinate–it's impossible to be hyper-efficient 24/7.
Stop punishing yourself for not making as much progress as you'd like.
Remember, we’re all just monkeys living on a rock floating in space.
Don’t be too hard on yourself.
6. Find an accountability partner.
Everyone should have someone to hold them accountable.
We're inherently people-pleasers—it pains us when we disappoint others.
Don't let this happen—stick to a routine and have your partner regularly check in on your progress.
Everyone should have someone to hold them accountable.
We're inherently people-pleasers—it pains us when we disappoint others.
Don't let this happen—stick to a routine and have your partner regularly check in on your progress.
TD;DR
Beat procrastination with these 6 steps:
1. Identify the causes
2. Break down the task
3. Set realistic deadlines
4. Reward yourself
5. Forgive yourself
6. Find an accountability partner
Beat procrastination with these 6 steps:
1. Identify the causes
2. Break down the task
3. Set realistic deadlines
4. Reward yourself
5. Forgive yourself
6. Find an accountability partner
Thanks for reading.
Overcoming procrastination is a journey, not a destination.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve, give me a follow → @sam_starkman
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If you want to stay ahead of the curve, give me a follow → @sam_starkman
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