On this, episode 20, of the Designer Strategy podcast, we continue our 3 part miniseries on procrastination.  There are millions of people who’s productivity is impacted by procrastination and thousands of strategies to remedy it.

On this episode we look at techniques that are all related to decreasing impulsiveness.  These tactics cripple procrastination because they remove distractions and let you focus on the task at hand.

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Procrastination Part 2 Show Notes:

Here is a list of the different tactics from this episode.

* Set a goal

Knowing what you are pursuing will provide clarity along your journey to achieving it.

* Create short term expectations

Committing to just 5 minutes of focused work can generate the momentum and great the lock that procrastination may have on you.

* Eliminate temptations

If you know yourself, then you know what you’ll want to distract yourself with.  Remove those items or get yourself away from them.

* Make failure painful

No one likes to fail but you’ll avoid it even more if you create painful consequences for yourself.

* Remove distractions

Things are bound to come up but if you can predict them you are more likely to succeed.  Things like silencing your cell phone.

* Create routines & habits

Identify what habits you already have in place and attach the work you need to do with those existing habits.

* Use reminders

Review your goals regularly and make them visible so you are constantly reminded of the talk at hand.

* Don’t suppress thoughts

Pushing your thoughts aside will just make them come back louder.  Instead, acknowledge them, record them, and commit to addressing those ideas later.

* Make progress visual

A great way to succeed is by knowing your making progress.  Find things you can measure and review them often.

* Use negative pairing

Associate your unwanted temptations with things you already despise.  This will push you further from those distractions.

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