Episode 166: Do You Procrastinate

 

Why do we procrastinate?

Worry - If you're like me I overthink things and I worry about reactions of others.

 

We think too much - Things can become huge in my mind - but they really are very small

 

The 5 rule - If it won't matter in 5 years then don't spend 5 minutes worrying about it

 

Lots of Distractions

It’s not easy to keep focused in a world full of distractions.

 

Some things we just don't like to do - or we are not good at them

What things do you put off because you don't enjoy them?

Make a list and do them First and Fast

 

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But there are 3 steps you can take to end procrastination:

 

1. Forgive yourself.  - you're normal

 

Please realize we don’t procrastinate because we’re lazy. The solution is not ‘time management’ or psyching ourselves up.

 

We procrastinate because our self-worth is hurt in some way. We doubt our capacities or haven’t learned yet to manage our emotions. 

 

That’s why we need to re-shape our belief in ourselves, and that starts by forgiving ourselves!

 

 

2. Set up a realistic goal.

 

The next step is to set up an inspiring but achievable goal.

 

Why do we set such far away goals like becoming billionaires or changing the world? Many times it’s because we know they can’t be achieved in the short term, so we protect ourselves from ‘failing’ on them.

 

Do this instead: challenge yourself to very, very small things. Depending on your level of procrastination it can be things like finishing this email, getting up from bed, or sending one report.

 

 

The most difficult part is always to start, so make it easy and start small.

 

3. Accomplish it step by step.

 

Break your big goals into small, little chunks.

 

Celebrate accomplishment

Every time that you accomplish something, celebrate! Overcoming procrastination is about building your self-esteem way more than forcing yourself to work.

 

God has created you to do good works and He has prepared them in advance!

 

Gather a team

The things you hate to do are the same things that God has created someone else with the skills and desire to do well.   So ask for help!!!!!