Intro
Look, you're a clever person. A person who is creative and innovative. A person who is dedicated.
I'm pretty sure about all of that, because you wouldn't be reading this post if you weren't an ambitious dreamer.
So, how come you can't seem to get a handle on a minor procrastination problem in your business and personal life?
If you're like most people, you've been thinking about it for a long time.
One of the most aggravating aspects of procrastination is that it looks to be the most straightforward problem to fix.
It's actually one of the most difficult. That isn't entirely accurate.
If you're not actually solving the problem, it'll be difficult to solve.
I mean it when I say that the only way to solve a problem is to solve it.
You're guaranteed to fail if you try to tackle a problem with actions designed to solve another problem, or actions designed to solve no problem at all, but rather to perpetuate the status quo.
You can try everything from here to the moon, putting all of your mental energy, ingenuity, and enthusiasm into it, and you'll never be able to solve the problem.
We're On Our Way To Fixing It
You probably assume your procrastination is caused by laziness, a lack of discipline, a lack of self-control, immaturity, a lack of commitment, or some other character flaw.
What's more, guess what?
It's most likely none of the above.
To begin with, most procrastinators are not, I repeat, In fact, most of them are dynamos in fields other than the one in which they're delaying.
One of the strange side effects of procrastination is that we're often productive in areas other than the one closest to our hearts.
Second, assigning harmful labels to yourself, such as "lazy" or "undisciplined," is worse than useless in terms of problem-solving.
Not only do those labels misidentify the problem, but they also exacerbate it by undermining your self-confidence and predisposing you to failure.
When we grasp what the problem is, solving or resolving it is usually a rather simple activity.
Procrastination cannot be treated as a sign of laziness or a lack of discipline, because these are not the causes of procrastination.
Instead, they're symptoms of a larger problem, much like procrastination is a symptom of procrastination.
Typically, the problem is one of the following:
You were never taught how to work productively.
Because we live in a vacuum, this most likely means you've adopted the "default" productivity or non-productive habits.
As a result, I've coined the term "Behavior Based Procrastination."
Fear of change, success, failure, and so on.
Dread Based Procrastination is the effect of this.
Individuals frequently suffer from both.
Procrastination caused by behaviour is a relatively simple problem to define and fix.
Dread-based procrastination is more difficult to understand.
Unlike behavior-based procrastination, which is often driven by a lack of information or training, dread-based procrastination is motivated by fear.
Dread is an awful force in many people's lives:
It's often a sensible, if not ideal, response to life's challenges and stresses, as well as a bold approach.
Take a look at some of the ways you may avoid tragedies.
Create schemes that allow you to make better use of your time in your home company, as well as plans that flow and function effectively within your workspace.
Systematize and organise your materials so that you can follow a procedure that goes from one stage to the next, and so on.
Don't start from scratch every time you have to create something.
Make plans to deal with jobs that are repetitive.
This would include any paper and/or digital technology you'd use in your business to get the task done.
Always keep adequate goods on hand that you can access quickly.
Keep track of appointments using a calendar, either digital or paper.
At a look, you can see what you need to do, what you should wear, and when you need to do it.
This may assist you in effectively planning your day to achieve the best results possible.
Always start your day with a clean desk, filed and organised files, and the most commonly used items for your business within reach.
Make sure you take enough rest.
The average healthy adult should obtain at least eight hours of sleep per night, according to sleep experts.
However, according to a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, this helps individuals perform properly and be extremely productive.
This allows individuals to function properly and be extremely productive.
Yet according to the National Sleep Foundation's 2000 Sleep in America omnibus poll, adults sleep slightly under seven hours on average during the work week.
As an entrepreneur, you should schedule enough rest to maximise your productivity.
Each of us needs a different quantity, and you should listen to your body to determine what works best for you.
Some require 8 hours, while others require less.
The answer is obvious to your body.
Develop your communication abilities.
Your capacity to effectively and confidently convey what you know, both orally and in writing, is critical to the success of your business.
Make it a goal to improve your speaking and writing skills on a regular basis.
You'll save time and have a more successful career as a result of this.
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