Magnetic Design for Passionate People

Are you a procrastinator?  I know sometimes I can be one.   Some days it’s hard to get motivated, even when I have a lot to do.  This is something I’ve been working on for a long time and I definitely feel like it helps to have a plan to keep me on track.

So, what causes procrastination?  We get into that rut when we over-think what we need to do instead of just getting to it.  The over-thinking is often caused by a fear of failure or not allowing enough time either because they waited until the last minute or because they haven’t thought through how much time it will actually take.  It can also happen when we “don’t feel like we are in the right mood”.

The bottom line is this…whatever the reason, it can hold you back in both your personal and professional life.  So, what can you do to move through it?  Keep your eye on the prize is one way to get through it.  What are your goals?  How are you going to accomplish them?  If you think of something else that you need to do, jot it down so you can free your mind to stay focused on the task at hand.  If you find something is promising to pull you away from what you are doing, ask yourself if it will help you accomplish your goals today.

And remember, the longer you wait, just like the cartoon says, the longer it takes to finish.  Dive it now and “get ‘er done”!

Any tips you can share on how you stay focused on and accomplish your goals?  Post them here.