How To Truly Eliminate Procrastination...

12 years ago

At times I know exactly what I want to achieve but it seems my brain is short of a chemical which gives me the drive to put in the effort to do it. Some days are great whilst others aren't so great.

Despite this however I press on an get the job done.

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joekyut

12 years ago

I agree with you that purpose plays a major role in our daily activities. It will influence you to take a certain action because you want to achieve a specific goal and not just for the sake of it.

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ericbest

12 years ago

its a good share...

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SanjeevM

12 years ago

"Begin with the end in mind" is certainly true. You won't exert yourself if you didn't have an enticing (to you) objective that you strongly desire and believe in.

Also, one other thing that may help eliminate procrastination is to break down a goal into smaller, more immediate goals or tasks. When you set out to accomplish a relatively modest objective, it seems doable. This allows you to take action more easily.

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nadia712

12 years ago

Originally Posted by SanjeevM

Also, one other thing that may help eliminate procrastination is to break down a goal into smaller, more immediate goals or tasks. When you set out to accomplish a relatively modest objective, it seems doable. This allows you to take action more easily.

I do this, and it helps huge, huge amounts. I've broken my yearly goals down into quarterly and monthly goals, and from there I make a brief list of what it'll take to reach each applicable monthly goal at the beginning of each month.

I then further bread those tasks down and assign them to each week within the current month, and then assign weekly tasks to each day. Very effective.

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Noel Cunningham

12 years ago

Originally Posted by nadia712

I do this, and it helps huge, huge amounts. I've broken my yearly goals down into quarterly and monthly goals, and from there I make a brief list of what it'll take to reach each applicable monthly goal at the beginning of each month.

I then further bread those tasks down and assign them to each week within the current month, and then assign weekly tasks to each day. Very effective.

You nailed it Nadia - I've been a slow convert to this way of time management but now that I do it I don't know how I ever coped without it.

It's very refreshing to do a block of work and know that you've achieved something productive with your time instead of just buzzing around from one time wasting activity to another:rolleyes:

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Daystar11 12 years ago

Originally Posted by nadia712

I then further bread those tasks down and assign them to each week within the current month, and then assign weekly tasks to each day. Very effective.

I agree with this so much. Its not until you get it down to its smallest part, the daily tasks, that you can really focus, and be in the moment, doing one thing at a time. Its much easier to get things done this way. Breeze through your list. Make sure each task is broken down to its smallest component, and is very specific.
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Mariah Clarinda 12 years ago

If we begin with the end in mind and devide our goal in to small steps then we will forget procastination.This is my experience.
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weebeastie

12 years ago

I'm always interested in this particular problem because I live it. Your approach is different I've copied it to put some deep thought sessions into it. Thanks

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Will Edwards

12 years ago

I was going to post a more lengthy reply ... but then I thought I'd come back to it later.

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Michael Ten

12 years ago

That is quite insightful. I think that you have inspired me to try and solidify my purpose. Thank you.

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automedix1

12 years ago

I agree - Climb like a madman!

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ericbryant

12 years ago

I like this. Purpose, definition--it is so important. Without it you are lost.

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12 years ago

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jamesrich1 12 years ago

Originally Posted by rayalleninc

What are some ways that you can do this? My mind goes 1,000,000 miles an hour sometimes.........

Use the 6 steps to wealth creation as a starting point. Think and Grow Rich 6 steps.
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Noel Cunningham

12 years ago

Sometimes even with the best laid out plans, goals, ambitions it's hard to get going and just to get a start. I think once your up and running and begin to achieve you goals and are seeing results everything becomes easier.

Once you start seeing results the hunger to keep going really picks up and it gets easier. But for me, the process of planning everything and laying out my goals can be difficult. But once I get stuck into it everything seems to flow better.

Procrastination really is the enemy for success. Overcome it and results will come.

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marc7

12 years ago

This is great advice. Procrastination can really put a affect your business. I also believe to beat procrastination you can try to get you momentum going by starting your project in small pieces and the more you do the more momentum you'll pick up.

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automedix1

12 years ago

Marc7 - Good post that is the only way to overcome procrastination!

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MaryK

12 years ago

Procrastination is the thief of time. I know, I share with the world's best procrastinator and what has been written in this article is absolutely correct. Maybe I should show this to him?

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abugah

12 years ago

By the way, there is also what's called creative procrastination; which works well most of the time. For instance, if you want to buy new furniture and you have various offers, you do not have to make a decision immediately. You can think about it overnight and pick on a supplier the following day.

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Odahh

12 years ago

procrastination is a great tool for self examination ..

you procrastinate on something .. so you ask yourself .."if this isn't important enough to me,for me to do right now. what is? "

i am a master of procrastination ! it's interesting if you can ask yourself why things are more important and answer honestly..

also time is going faster and faster..there is less off to put stuff off to ..

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mervyngoh

12 years ago

I totally agreed on the madman theory. Because only madman can succeed

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Old Dog New Tricks

12 years ago

This is exactly why motivational gurus, coaches, mentors, teachers, speakers and authors usually always start talking about dreams and visions. This is not new and makes perfect sense, as you do.

However, that still will not always move some to action.

You know what always works?

Finding yourself in front of an elephant stampede.

Analise that and you will find "a" way to to stop procrastinating and getting started.

From Old Dog's musty book on, "The Wisdom of the Ages"

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GIahGroup

12 years ago

I agree with the definate purpose statement, sometimes thats where my procrastination begins..

I'm like.. hmmm what is my definate purpose??

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Simon Ashari

12 years ago

We are looking at this the wrong way around.

You have to find your passion before you do anything. Without it you won't get anything meaningful done (will procrastinate).

You need to find your 'why'.

-Simon

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RobbieT

12 years ago

Good post and some excellent advice in the thread.

This quote resonates with me - "Procrastination is, hands down, our favorite form of self-sabotage." ~Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby

and this one is for you to have a laugh at - "Procrastination is something best put off until tomorrow." ~Gerald Vaughan

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darrenchow

12 years ago

I always think about the things I will get after accomplished the task. It helps to eliminate procrastination a lot. Think about the end results make me feel it is worth to do it NOW =)

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Hils 12 years ago

"Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes." --Washington Irving
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theory expert

Banned 12 years ago

To stop procrastinating is a like dealing with death. noone can tell you how to grieve and noone can tell you how to eliminate procrastination. It is very personal, so, do some soul searching, and, good luck on your journey.

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aidanmacleod

12 years ago

I like your approach, good share buddy. Thanks!

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Debra Barrow

12 years ago

Sometimes people procrastinate because they may have set a goal that is too high or too difficult to accomplish---as it was laid out. Just thinking about completing it can cause stress.

Probably why it's best to break goals into small parts....less overwhelming.

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1cpawarrior

12 years ago

The best way I've found to stop procrastination is to make a strict to do list and follow it even if I don't feel like it.

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TBInternetMarketing

12 years ago

Originally Posted by jamesrich1

Too many people will procrastinate because they have not chosen a purpose that they believe in 100%.

Wow, so true! When you're truly excited about an idea or a goal, you don't even need to think twice about taking action. It just flows from your soul.

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speedbird

12 years ago

Originally Posted by jamesrich1

Let's go a step before action. That is the obvious answer. Let's analyze why people truly procrastinate. Its lack of definite purpose. Without a mountain to climb it will be hard to take focused action. People without a definite purpose are chickens with their head cut off running around a dark field with no goal in sight. People with no definite purpose search for other people's how to methods.

What is not realized is that you must have a unique definite purpose that comes from your own mind. You first have to define what you want. After you define your definite purpose you then take massive focused action. You will need to go in with the mentality for your purpose that you are willing to spend the remainder of your life pursuing your purpose in order to have the mentality for success.

Too many people will procrastinate because they have not chosen a purpose that they believe in 100%. Action cures procrastination but only after you define your definite purpose and back it with 100% belief. When you have the pieces in place you will be staring up at your mt Everest with 100% belief that you will make it to the top. Climb like a madman...

" People without a definite purpose are chickens with their head cut off running around a dark field with no goal in sight. " Very true, I totally agree with you on this one

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