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Overcoming Procrastination December 17, 2007 @ 11:04 a.m.
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5 Battles To Overcome Procrastination
July 6th, 2007
See How Easily you can Overcome Procrastination by Conquering These 5 Battles
Are you struggling to overcome procrastination?
Do you find yourself festering and stewing without getting anything done?
Procrastinators and Procrastination fit into 3 types:
1. arousal types, or thrill-seekers, who wait to the last minute for the euphoric rush.
2. avoiders, who may be avoiding fear of failure or even fear of success, but in either case are very concerned with what others think of them; they would rather have others think they lack effort than ability.
3. decisional procrastinators, who cannot make a decision. Not making a decision absolves procrastinators of responsibility for the outcome of events.
Which type are you? . . . whichever type you are, you can overcome procrastination if you conquer these 5 battles:
5 Battles to Overcome Procrastination
1. Chore versus Pleasure
A phrase I like to use when I�ve seen somebody for the first time in a long time that I�ve enjoyed is . . .
�Always a pleasure, never a chore�
This rings so true when it comes to overcoming procrastination. If you adopt the mindset that a task you�re about to do is a �pleasure� for you, you�ll be more likely to do something about it and get it done with passion and purpose.
2. Finishing versus Beginning
Many procrastinators find themselves overwhelmed with information that they find hard to process and simply see a task as being impossible. You don�t have to finish tasks in one breath or stretch; if you start a task you�re more likely to pick up the pace as you go along.
3. Perfectionist versus Productivist
One common trait of procrastinators is that they are perfectionists. If you look above this means they�ll often fit into the �avoiders� category. So many tasks that need to be done simply don�t require perfection and should only be given the time and effort they deserve.
I might have made up a word here in �productivist�, it basically means someone who is productive and gets things done. They don�t see too much importance in basic or minor tasks. If something isn�t crucial then don�t strive for perfection - aim to get things done.
4. �Time is my Master� versus �Master of Time�
Don�t be a slave to your watch. Don�t feel constrained by time. A clear mind is essential when it comes to completing tasks. It�s natural that your attention wanes after about an hour of solid concentration. Take a break! Have a coffee, a bath, a walk, anything that will clear your mind and let you refocus.
5. Eating a Whole Horse versus Bite-Sized-Pieces
As hungry as I get at times, the thought of eating a whole horse is quite daunting. If you�ve got a monster of a task or project don�t try and tackle the beast in one go. If you divide the task into smaller bite-sized-pieces and goals they will be a lot easier to digest.
This method is a great means to an ends to pursue a task. In no time big tasks will not seem so overwhelming and you�ll change your mindset to that of �everything is possible�.
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