For some of us tomorrow, the day after Labor Day, is the time when we’re facing all that we put off until after Labor Day! Don’t let it erode your confidence. Everyone procrastinates and sometimes it helps us to work on something in our heads prior to completion. So, if you get something done on time with good enough quality, don't beat yourself up for a job well done in a timely manner.
When you are procrastinating, take these three steps: recognize that you are procrastinating, figure out why you are procrastinating, and then take the most appropriate step to get over it.
Some things that have worked for me to get over it are:
- Promise yourself some chocolate, or a facial, or a bike ride, whatever is a reward to you, once the task is done. Be sure to keep your promise.
-Hire someone to kill you if don't do the task. Well, maybe not kill you, just break a leg, or call you and ask how you're doing. Make yourself accountable to someone.
-Don't think about finishing the task and all that it entails. Focus on beginning it and just go with it. Break it down into smaller pieces if you need to.
So get that after Labor Day thing done then enjoy that feeling of accomplishment and your reward. As for me, I’m going to relax on my terrace and enjoy the beautiful evening since I’m finished blogging!
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