When a deadline looms you need a quick and easy way to
start making some progress. This is very possible for you
with the following three minor shifts in how you think
about work.

1. Define Specifically What You Must Do
Ignore all other tasks for the moment. This step can be a
revelation – clarity helps you to concentrate on what
matters most of all.

It is a lot easier to get started when you know what needs
to be done rather than feeling like you have to do
everything at the same time.

Write down the goal as specifically as you can so that you
have a clear and attainable target to aim for.

2. Allow Yourself To Make Mistakes
If you demand perfection of yourself you will quite
naturally put off getting started until the perfect moment
arrives. Of course this will never happen so you will never
commence the project.

It is more important to begin.

Do your best and make corrections later on. By adopting
this outlook you will get something done and you can enlist
the help of others to advise you and give feedback.

Then improve your work after you have finished your first
effort.

3. Compete Against Yourself
When you compete against others the possibility of failure
can stop you from even trying. It is far better to compete
against your previous best performance.

Compare the quality of your work with your usual standards
and aim to match or beat that standard. This approach puts
you back in control and allows you to succeed on your own
terms.

Obviously your personal standards must meet or exceed those
of the people who are relying on your work.

To sum up. You can beat procrastination with a few minor
shifts in how you think about success and achievement.

For the sake of learning a new way of thinking about your
work you can enjoy greater success and leave the anxiety of
procrastination behind forever.

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