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Writing as a visualization tool to Prevent Procrastination. Other Useful Time Management Strategies.
Writing as a visualization tool to Prevent Procrastination
One of the most practical applications you can do is to write down a 'to do' list. A list of things to do each day and week is a valuable aid to managing your time and eliminating inefficiency. What it does is that it helps you organize your thinking and planning into a sheet of paper. When you write things down on a list, your mind becomes focused (like the example of the archer above). Your subconscious mind starts formulating strategies and creating solutions on how to solve your problem because it is narrowed down to something small and easy to read. The next step is to segregate into a time sheet what you should do. Write down each day on a checklist what tasks you should attempt. When you have completed a task, check it off. If you have procrastinated any tasks, remember to make up some time for it and don't let that time lapse overflow or you will get discouraged. Write down your priorities for each day as well. Make time for each of your activities and be sure to invest time in personal development if you hope to overcome procrastination. Other Useful Time Management Strategies For those who aren't big fans of rigid time scheduling, this would help. You must organize blocks of time where you feel you are the most productive in your day. You do not necessarily need to wake up really early in the morning. If you want to go for a jog and you are more energetic in the evening, then jog at that time, don't force yourself in the morning. Identify the times that you are most productive. You must write this down and set it apart from the rest of the day because it will be your main money making activity (or productivity if you are too young for employment). This time frame will be crucial for you to come up with fantastic ideas, write good reports, research good material and do the best at what you do. If you make money in writing, then start writing. If you are in to researching, go online or organize your work at that time. If you are running a business online or offline, look for ways to market yourself better or come up with ideas for new products. You must also allocate time researching your field of work and sort out the daily chores of life. Make sure these chores or maintenance work as I would like to call it, does NOT clash with your productive time as it causes a lot of confusion on how to get things done. There is one more time slot that is critical for growth. You have to allocate some time for reading or self-exploration. This is the time that is your quiet time for yourself. You can focus on personal development programs such as book reading. Read books on how to manage your time better, how to be punctual, how to stop wasting time, how to develop an action habit. These will assist in helping you to overcome procrastination. (Just make sure you do not go overboard with reading or else you are merely procrastinating your main job while being self-deluded that you are improving your personal life.) Remember to write down your plan for your own reference and do regular checks whether you follow the schedule or not. Must I do it now? If you are still reading this far as a procrastinator then I applaud you for your persistence in overcoming your bad habit. However, all talk and no action is amounts to nothing. Likewise, having all the knowledge without taking action is only self-deception. You might be feeling very good now because you have 'mastered' the steps at dealing with procrastination. But… The biggest temptation for you now would probably be putting off writing down your plan or wait until the timing is best or until you have gathered all your material so you can start writing. STOP ANALYZING! GRAB A PIECE OF PAPER AND SCRIBBLE SOMETHING DOWN NOW SO YOU GET THE ACTION HABIT! That was just a wake up call in case we forget that our purpose here is not to analyze an e-book but rather to get started. Procrastination Strategies Conclusion I have said all I have to say about procrastination. Remember that no one can help you except for yourself. Realize that you have to take responsibility for every aspect of your life. The bible talks about 'redeeming' the time. So don't procrastinate dealing with procrastination anymore. It could save someone's life or give someone a better one someday.
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