Ten proven productivity hacks for self-publishers, brought to you by the letter “P”

1. Planning – Make a plan and stick to it

2. Preparation – know what you’re going to do, and when you’re going to do it, and then stick to it.

3. Procrastination – look at whether it’s actually positive or negative procrastination, if it’s negative, look at what stories you’re telling yourself.

4. Prioritize – figure out what is most important, learn to say no to things/people, stay focused on what you want to achieve.

5. Positive Talk – don’t fall into negative thinking.

6. Play or gamify it. Example – Write at the top of the hour, until you get to 1000, then you get to have a break, then go back and write at the top of the hour again.

7. Put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard)

8. Pivot if it’s not working.

9. Be Picky – lots of be people equate being busy with achieving alot, but it’s not true. I can spend all day being busy, and achieve a sum total of ZERO.

10. Permission – don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

plus two bonus Ps~! Podcast & Patreon