How to Beat Procrastination in the Digital Age by Linda Sapadin Ph.D

Author:Linda Sapadin, Ph.D.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: self sabotage, self help book, perfectionist, self analysis, worrier, procrastination tips, procrastination help, change habits, procrastination why you do it, procrastination self help
Publisher: Linda Sapadin, Ph.D.

Expanding Your Action Skills

Turn Big Intimidating Tasks into Smaller, Less Threatening Ones.

Scratch the habit of overwhelming yourself by looking at the whole panorama of tasks ahead of you. Instead, divide the big panorama of responsibilities into smaller ones. That way, you’ll make them less threatening and easier to do.

For a major project, follow this five part strategy:

1. Determine a specific date to have the whole project completed

2. Outline the major steps involved in that project

3. Focus on no more than 1 or 2 steps at a time

4. When you’ve completed those steps, go on to the next ones

5. Monitor your progress—I’m 20% done, I’m 40% done, wow I’m 60% done, I’m almost there, yes, I’m done!!!

An example: You haven’t written a resume in more than a decade. And now you’re back in the job market. You want to compose a professional looking resume but don’t know how to account for the time you’ve been out of work. Break this daunting task into a number of less complex ones. Here are a few possibilities:

• Search on-line for prototypes of all types of resumes

• Decide which type best fits your needs

• Compile a list of your previous positions

• Jot down descriptions of your skills

• Write a first draft of a resume based on the above

• Revise that draft

• Show your revised draft to someone whose opinion you respect

• Revise the draft again

• Decide if you need professional help to polish up your resume

• Work with a pro to produce the final copy

As you complete each mini-task, celebrate your progress—with yourself and with others who will appreciate what you’ve accomplished. As you do this, you’ll feel more empowered. As you feel more empowered, you’ll be more motivated. As you become more motivated, the job gets easier. Why? Because nothing succeeds like success!

Develop a Personal Library of ‘Get up and Go’ Motivational Prods.

Build a motivational library by collecting upbeat quotes, creating uplifting affirmations, buying motivational books, listening to inspirational music. By doing so, you can be your own cheerleader. Three of my favorite quotes for worriers are:

“The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.”

~ Jawaharlal Nehru

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”

~ Muhammad Ali

“The reason why worry kills more people than work is that more people worry than work.”

~ Robert Frost

Three of my favorite affirmations are:

“You can do it!”

“You’re up to the challenge!”

“It’ll work out!”

My favorite motivational book for worriers is:

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go”—By Dr. Seuss

Yes, this is a kid’s book. But it talks to the scared, helpless child inside each one of us. If you’ve previously read the book, read it again. If you’ve never read the book, buy, borrow or pilfer it from a kid who doesn’t realize the gem he’s got in his hands.

My favorite motivational song for worriers is:

“Three Little Birds”—By Bob Marley

Hearing “every little thing’s gonna be all right,” repetitively reverberating with the Marley beat, makes you believe it’s true. A perfect antidote for worriers!

To-Do Exercise

Make a collection of your favorite motivational quotes.

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