11 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated

[Tami]

11 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated

By Peter Murphy

Do you spend more time procrastinating than you do accomplishing? The keys to success in overcoming procrastination are to determine the reasons you lack motivation in the first place, to create a plan for success, and follow the plan to the letter.

You can follow some practical steps and make permanent changes in your life. Start living up to your true potential by rising to a new level of motivation, energy, and dedication.

There are at least 11 important points to consider...

1. People procrastinate for different reasons ranging from fear of failure (or success) to just plain lazy. By first identifying some of the reasons you procrastinate, you can develop a plan to end your frustration, finally get motivated, and stay motivated.

2. A major component of motivation is self-confidence. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, and feeling unworthy or undeserving are common reasons people procrastinate. Taking steps to improve your self-esteem will go a long way in helping you get motivated.

3. Two things in particular motivate human beings: pleasure and pain. Make a list of the pleasure you'll get from accomplishing your goals. Also list the consequences you'll suffer by procrastinating.

4. If you keep the reward in mind it will be easier to stay focused. Evaluate your life and do some soul searching. Overcoming irrational fears and phobias are critical steps in becoming self-confident and motivated.

5. The act of procrastinating itself causes your self-esteem to suffer. Feelings of guilt, stress, and anxiety only lead to unfulfilled goals and dreams. If you dislike yourself because you lack the courage to pursue your dreams, then you set yourself up for failure.

6. Take a good look at your personal issues and make your plan. Give your goals and daily tasks your full attention and strive to complete everything on your list, each and every day.

7. Procrastination is a habitual behavior. Once you start procrastinating the harder it is to break the habit. It takes time and dedication to develop new habits. If you understand what causes you to procrastinate, you can take steps to change.

8. Improving your self-esteem and breaking old habits will put you on the path to success. Reward yourself for small accomplishments and keep in mind the end result of reaching your goals.

9. Procrastination can be overcome if you make a plan to change and follow it closely. If you fail to complete a given task, then don't take the reward. Realize that there are consequences for every action you take.

10. There is connection between physical and emotional well being. Taking steps to better your health will help you to stay motivated and stop procrastinating. Exercise, maintain a healthy diet, and concentrate on good health habits as well as good mental and work habits.

If you are feeling bad, whether emotionally or physically, you accomplish less, which makes you feel even worse.

11. Overcoming procrastination is perhaps one of the most important steps you can take to improve your life and become the motivated, successful person you are capable of being.

You have to let go of your old personality and ways of doing things to change, quit procrastinating and get motivated!

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[Jim]

<img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... ocking.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(ack)\' /> This applies to me...I am the master Procrastinator. Thanks for that ada <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... shifty.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(shift)\' />

[Tami]

anytime...glad to help <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... >/blum.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />

[Baralai]

*Click save
i will keep that fpr later use <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... >/blum.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />

Bara

[RuffRyders]

Motivation Proclamation! <3

[Josh]

erm... I'm the master procrastinater <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... iggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' /> Ada gave me a project and I had a good 3 months to complete it and by the last couple weeks of the project I only had a couple things done and about only 20% =$

[mobil1_oils]

[b][i][color=\"gray\"][font=\"tahoma\"]*forwards to father to put on noticeboard at work* [/b][/i][/color][/font]

[Trinity]

Definitely useful, i find the use of lists/schedules help - especially when studying. Lists in particular because crossing stuff off helps you understand how far you've gone so far <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... /smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />

[ner0]

sounds cool, i'll read it when I'm done with breakfast

IIIIIIIIII am the master procrastinator. <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... edfear.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(fear)\' />

[Trinity]

[b]12: DELETE SOLITAIRE!!!!!!!!!! [/b]

[Jim]

not solitaire <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... /stare.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(stare)\' /> I love that game <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... /ggsad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(sad)\' />

[RuffRyders]

Microsnot and their card games .. ** thumbs down **

[Wingx]

I really could use this, if only i wasn't so lazy to use it <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... #>/dry.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'<_<\' />

[Trinity]

TEH PROCRASTINATION DEVIL!!!

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[Rift]

I try not to take up a project that i know i may get burned out on if i dont have to take it up. i try and go for things that will bring money or renown:P i love money, it's always been a great motivator for me.