How to stop procrastinating
Don’t file this advice under “get to later.” Back away from the Solitaire, mindless porn surfing, or any other activity you use to avoid getting stuff done. Procrastinating is a game of risk that offers little reward other than the thrill of last-minute stress. (And, don’t forget, stress damages your ticker and packs on to that spare tire.) Avoid the frantic, frazzled feelings that come with chronic procrastination by brushing up on eleven practical ways to stop putting things off, courtesy of the life tips gurus at Stepcase Lifehack.
A sampling:
Hang out with people who inspire you to take action. I’m pretty sure if you spend just 10 minutes talking to Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, you’ll be more inspired to act than if you spent the 10 minutes doing nothing. The people we are with influence our behaviors. Of course spending time with Steve Jobs/Bill Gates every day is probably not a feasible method, but the principle applies. Identify the people/friends/colleagues who trigger you – most likely the go-getters and hard workers – and hang out with them more often. Soon you will inculcate their drive and spirit too.
Tell others about your goals. This serves the same function as #6, on a larger scale. Tell all your friends, colleagues, acquaintances and family about your projects. Now whenever you see them, they are bound to ask you about your status on those projects.
Full list of tips at Stepcase Lifehack.
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