Simply defined, procrastination is when an individual delays completing tasks intentionally. We have all avoided organizing the garage, closet or pantry. The first step in overcoming procrastination is to Take Action.
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Focus: Step Two
Stop Procrastinating and Get Organized: Step One
Many times the biggest hurdle in getting organized is procrastinating. Here is the first step in stopping procrastination…
Take Action
Plan your mission and keep it simple. Just select the one project you must get done to feel productive. It may be going through that pile of mail, purging old shoes from your closet, or organizing the utensil drawer. Keep it simple and choose a manageable item you can complete in 5-15 minutes. Break the day up into a series of “sessions” for other tasks and balance the time spent planning with time spent doing. Don’t over think it and take too much time planning ~ this too can cause procrastination. Once complete, review your progress, pat yourself on the back (or reward yourself with a nice glass of vino) and plan your tasks for the next day. I find my clients get more and more motivated as they complete tasks.
Stay tuned for Step Two…

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