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How to Stop Procrastinating
by Peter Murphy

Ever wonder how to stop procrastinating? Here is a good example…

I was recently talking with a friend who said, “You know, I
need to have guests over to my house more often.“Why is
that?” I asked. “Because that seems to be the only time I
really clean my house,” she responded.

Isn’t that the truth! Deadlines and commitments have a
wonderful way of forcing us to get things done which have
to be done. It is easy to procrastinate about doing
something when there is no one to hold you accountable.

Think about it!

You may be the worst procrastinator on earth about certain
things like housework or dreaded work projects but chances
are you file your tax return on time ever year.

This is because the federal government has placed a
deadline on filing tax returns and they hold us accountable
if they are not done.

If you want to stop procrastinating in your life try
setting yourself deadlines for projects you have been
putting off and finding ways to hold yourself accontable
for meeting these deadlines.

Here are some ideas of how you can use this strategy to
stop procrastinating at home and in your work.

1. Write it Down.

The act of simply deciding when you plan to complete a task
and writing it down on your calender can be very effective
in creating a sense of a deadline.

2. Schedule something that forces you to take action.

For example, invite guests over to your house. If you have
been putting off cleaning the house this will force you to
clean and put things in order.

Another example, might be if you have been putting off
visiting someone you know you should visit then give that
person a call and let them know you will be visiting on a
particular day.

Once you have made this commitment it will likely be more
difficult to not follow through. Simply by putting this
person on notice of a visit will create a deadline with
accountablity.

3. Put someone on notice that a project will be completed
on a particular date.

If there is a project at work that you have been
procrastinating about. Send your boss a note tellig him or
her that they can expect the project on a certain date.

This will create a deadline for you and your boss will
likely hold you accoutable by asking for the project if in
fact it is not delivered by the date you promised it.

4. Leave yourself no way out.

Leaving yourself no way out is in a sense burning the
bridge behind you so that you have no choice but to
complete a task which you have been putting off.

If for instance, you need to buy a new vacuum because the
old one has had it. You have the money saved for the new
one but you have just been putting off going shopping for
one.

Burn the bridges behind you. Give your old appliance away to a
local thrift shop. Then you have no choice but to buy that
new one. You can put a stop to procrastination by simply
setting yourself deadlines and holding yourself or having
someone else hold you accountable.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:
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How to Stay Motivated Until You Succeed
by Peter Murphy

Was there a time when you were completely motivated to
succeed? And somehow you knew how to stay motivated…

Goals are mysterious things - they spring into our minds
motivating us to succeed, fuel fires of fantasy about
success and new found happiness, initiate an almost manic
effort to move our lives forward, and then - suddenly the
fire goes out.

What once motivated you to succeed, drove you to get up
early and work late, now weighs in your mind as a failure
in the wings.

Don’t despair.

The aftermath of the best intentions often feels like
failure, but a few simple questions to yourself every day
will provide the motivation to carry you through until your
goal’s completion.

Step 1: Repeat goal aloud.

Repeat it again. And again. Simple statements repeated
aloud and often can trigger the subconscious into action.

Choose your goal, and pick strong words that inspire you.
As you say them aloud, pay attention to what the words
mean. If your goal is to practice the bassoon, say aloud “I
will practice the bassoon and make beautiful music!” or “I
will make my bassoon sing!”

Each statement rephrases the initial goal, but does so in a
way that refreshes and revitalizes the initial excitement
of your goal.

Step 2: Tell a good friend about your goal.

Talk openly about why you wanted to pursue your goal in the
first place, and what you hoped to achieve.

Talking with someone about possible outcomes and the steps
along the way can make the goal more realistic in your
mind. Each time you talk to someone, the goal becomes less
a secret desire, and more a route you have chosen that your
friends can encourage you on.

Step 3: Even if you don’t feel like it, do it anyways!

There are mornings we all loathe getting out of bed, but
hitting snooze once more will not get the paperwork done
any earlier, finish our paper route, or see us to success.

Feelings are not facts, but they can catch up to the facts
in time - doing what you know you ought will eventually
bring you a feeling of satisfaction as well as of relief.

Step 4: Reward Yourself!

When you complete a step in your overall plan, reward
yourself. Little rewards along the way can make the overall
job seem more attainable.

Rewards do not have to be overly expensive to provide a
boost. Allow yourself a night off if you make three cold
calls, or give yourself a manicure once you have completed
your thank-you card list.

The goal is important, but the path you take can be where
the fun is. As you think about what arena of life you wish
to succeed in, remind yourself how capable you are.

Goals are meant to stretch us and push into places we would
not ordinarily go. Let the journey help you grow as a
person.

Recognize that, although you will not always feel the same
level of motivation, an unwavering commitment can make all
the difference and you can stay motivated to succeed.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How To Beat Procrastination At Work
by Peter Murphy

The issue of overcoming procrastination at work could be
more important today than ever before.

As more tasks become automated due to advances in
technology there is a general expectation, whether it is
realistic or not, that productivity should increase as well.

Everyone seems to have more work than can possibly be done
in a day and this pressure can result in feelings of being
overwhelmed which in turn leads to procrastination at work
which can actually decrease productivity if not properly
managed.

Although there are hundreds of reasons why we procrastinate
and put off difficult tasks, one of the most common reasons
people procrastinate is because they are simply overwhelmed
by a task which seems too large in scope to complete. And
so the natural response is simply to put off ever getting
started.

There are four ways to effectively overcome procrastination
in this situation…

1. Break your tasks down into multiple and smaller more
manageable units and then focus on each unit moving from
one to the next as each task is completed.

As you complete each unit of work the success will motivate
you to move on to the next one.

With this being said, be careful to not lose sight of the
final objective. This leads to the next tip for beating
procrastination at work.

2. Do each unit or task one at a time.

A woman I know recently lost her husband. She had never
worked day in her life and due to the circumstances of her
husband’s death she was unable to collect his life
insurance policy.

Being in this difficult financial situation forced her to
have to find a job and to make an already difficult
situation worse she had no work experience or education.

She eventually found a job at a local nursery. She was told
the job would be pulling weeds. Although the wages were not
that great, the job certainly sounded easy enough.

You can imagine the feelings of being overwhelmed as she
stood before a great field as far as she could and was told
she was to pull all of the weeds throughout the field.

She was completely overwhelmed by what appeared to be an
impossible task. While many would have said “There is no
way I am doing this” and quit, she was determined to
succeed and told herself that she would simply begin by
doing one at a time.

This is excellent advice for beating procrastination at
work. You can manage huge work loads if you focus on one at
a time.

3. Set aside quiet time to work on the particular project
so that you will not be interrupted. Frequent interruptions
can easily cause us to lose focus which then takes time to
get back.

For larger more complex projects it is also important to
schedule this quiet time during a period of the day when
you are fresh and thinking clearly.

For many, first thing in the morning is the best time for
complex projects that require analytical thinking or
problem-solving, while the afternoon is a better time to
work on more mundane projects.

By incorporating these three techniques into your work day
you will be able to put a stop to procrastination at work
caused by large overwhelming projects.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited
time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm

How To Overcome Procrastination At Home
by Peter Murphy

It’s not easy to stay motivated and beat procrastination
while being at home. Too many distractions and feeling that
tasks can always be delayed until tomorrow or the next day
can cause procrastination at home to set in…

The phone rings, you check your e-mail, watch a little TV
and before you know it procrastination at home has stolen
your day and what have you accomplished?

Then the guilt sets in and you promise yourself that
tomorrow will be better, but will it?

It can be with a little creativity and organization.

1. Have a plan including some kind of schedule. Make a list
of the things you want to get done and write them down. It
can be even more helpful to divide the day into thirty
minute segments.

Be realistic about the amount of time each task will take
or you will be overwhelmed by 9:00 a.m. Feel satisfied as
you cross each item off the list.

2. Take care of yourself. Leave time each day for some kind
of physical activity. It’s good for you and can help you
maintain the energy you need.

Try to get outside, the fresh air and light are also good
for you and can boost your immune system and allow you to
remain healthy.

It’s especially easy to procrastinate when you aren’t
feeling well. Eat nutritious meals and get enough sleep.

3. Focus on the task at hand. If you try to do too many
things at once you may get discouraged and finish none of
them.

It will seem impossible to complete anything unless you
really pay attention to one thing at a time.

4. Take a break. When you make your schedule be sure to
leave time for a cup of coffee or tea. Time to read a
magazine or take a bath.

This will make your time at home more enjoyable and also
give you little incentives to get things done.

5. Be creative. There is no rule that says you have to do
certain tasks on certain days. Vary your schedule and
include a few jobs you don’t mind doing with a few that you
find less enjoyable.

If you hate cleaning the litter box, the oven and the
windows then don’t schedule them all for the same day. Do
some extra things one day and have a little free time later
in the week to do something you enjoy.

By following these suggestions you will be able to get
things done on time, feel good about what you have
accomplished, stay healthy and enjoy being at home.

Celebrate each good day and promise yourself a little
improvement on the days when you do procrastinate at home.
It will happen but can be avoided more often if you think
about the five steps above. In no time, you will find that
you have beat procrastination at home.

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert.
He recently produced a very popular free report that
reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting
motivation. Apply now because it is available for a
limited time only at:
http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/special.htm