Identify any distractions that can take you away from your destination . Anything that can be a possible distractor even something as simple as social media , needs to be put aside to allow you to focus .
Ask yourself what you will have to gain if you succeed with your plan . Perhaps it will mean less stress or perhaps it might mean less anxiety when the deadline comes around . It could be that you feel more confident having had the time to prepare well .
You can also use to-do lists , that allow you to track your tasks . When you have completed the tasks , don ’ t forget to reward yourself . Do something that matters to you . That way , you have something to look forward to .
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Identify any distractions that can take you away from your destination . Anything that can be a possible distractor even something as simple as social media , needs to be put aside to allow you to focus .
another reason that also causes you to get into freeze mode .
Fear of failure which is sometimes known as atychiphobia , is a real concern for many people . They worry about the consequences of ‘ failing .’ Sometimes these consequences might be real ones and other times it could be imagined . Time to get out of your own head and give yourself the benefit of the doubt . Ask yourself , what will be the impact if you do not do what you need to do ?
In the worlds of Michael Jordan , “ I can accept failure , everyone fails at something . But I can ’ t accept not trying .”
What other tips do you have for dealing procrastination ? I would love to hear from you . Drop me a line !
Be kind to yourself . There will always be times when you don ’ t feel like working on things . It is a process and it is ok to act with self-compassion .
Mind your thoughts . When you think about something as difficult or boring , it tends to drive negative emotions within you . If you reorganize your thoughts to “ what am I learning ” or “ what skills am I perfecting ” then it gives you a different perspective and gives you the boost you need to work on your tasks .
If the task looks too daunting , break it down into bite size pieces . You must have heard of the question - How do you eat an elephant ? One bite at a time . No please don ’ t eat an elephant . They are awfully special animals . Keep in mind that the fear of failure is often the major reason that holds you back from taking the first step . Perfectionism may be
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