Beat Procrastination in 3 Easy Steps
Boost Your Productivity & Performance ASAP!
Procrastination is something that we all face as entrepreneurs. There’s just so much to get done, it’s easy to start putting things off.
Of course, that’s a killer for your success.
Today, we’re going to help you overcome those issues.
All of the reasons people procrastinate can be nipped in the bud with 3 simple, yet powerful concepts:
- Clarity
- Chunking
- Consistency
These three Cs will help clear up ambiguity, break things down into manageable pieces, and create a habit of action that will propel a person forward to success.
And when truly embraced, they will eliminate procrastination entirely.
Let’s get to it!
#1 — Clarity
Clarity means having clear goals and a clear system to reach the end destination.
Start by setting SMART goals. These are goals that are:
- Specific — The goal is attached to an outcome that is specified by a number
- Measurable — Progress can be measured and broken into milestones
- Achievable — You have the resources needed to achieve the goal
- Realistic — The goal can actually be achieved within your timeframe
- Timely — A date is set for achieving the goal
But don’t just decide on these goals — write them down. Writing them down will help infuse them into the subconscious mind.
A goal serves as a roadmap. It takes the starting point and the end point and shows how to get there. But there also needs to be a system to follow to get there.
A system acts like the vehicle that transports a person to their goal. It helps them accomplish it.
#2 — Chunking
Chunking is the act of breaking down a large goal into small chunks or manageable pieces.
This is so important because it is super easy to get overwhelmed when faced with big goals.
But even when there is a large goal, that goal should not be the daily focus.
Break that huge goal into the smallest bits possible. Each bit should be something that is NOT intimidating. Something that feels entirely doable.
This will make it easy to take action.
Think of it this way — these small chunks are like simple “on ramps” for taking action. The final destination doesn’t matter at this point…
Just as long as you hit the next on ramp that will ultimately lead to that destination.
#3 — Consistency
The goal is set, the plan is laid out, and the system is in place to make it happen.
Now is the time to work toward that goal consistently. And that means creating daily habits.
Did you know it takes 21 days to create a habit? Working at attaining a goal every day for 21 days will make that a habit, a regular part of life. Working it every day makes it grow stronger, like a muscle.
Soon it becomes second nature.
However, the key is to focus on the system, not the goal. Having a goal is critical, but the focus should be on the daily system to get there.
It’s all about persistence.
This is literally the secret weapon of successful people. The people who achieve great success in anything are masters of persistence and consistency. They also have a long-term mentality.
They know how to plan for the long-term, while still focusing on the path directly in front of them.
And even when things don’t go as smoothly as planned, they persist at it until they achieve their goal!
Give these 3 tips a try for yourself and before you know it you’ll have overcome your procrastination!
