Category: self-discipline

Reducing Procrastination

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Procrastination develops over time and can lead to other conditions in your life. It isn’t only a symptom of things it is a condition. If you are a procrastinator, you should stop and ask yourself what you are putting off and if it is even worth doing.

You can deal with the habit of procrastination if you accept that it is more than an annoyance and learn and develop more effective time management skills.

To defeat procrastination, you have to realize that you are doing it and why.

You should ask yourself why you procrastinate. For some, it is a method they use to make themselves feel that they are actually accomplishing something. Others use it as a method to cope and a way to divert their attention from an unpleasant or painful task.

Here are some tips that you can use to reduce your procrastination and start to regain control of your time.

Identify that you have this habit. When you re-prioritize your workload you may find that this is part of the habit. If you do delay an essential task for a good reason, you are not engaging in procrastination.

  • If you never get back to these tasks to complete them, or you keep busy focusing on other less important tasks, them procrastination is the issue.
  • Some of the following indicate that you are procrastinating: your day is filled with non-urgent tasks, you read the same emails throughout the day but don’t act on them.
  • You are also procrastinating if you start a task but then go to get a coffee. If you never return to the task, you are procrastinating.

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Start to work. You are procrastinating if you spend time deciding to take action. Stop deciding and take the action to get the work finished. If you let it slide, you will regret it.

  • This is a practical tip because it helps you take the first step which is usually the hardest. After that the rest becomes more straightforward.

  • As an example, starting to push a car is the most challenging. It becomes more manageable once you get it started moving. You need to apply this to your work.
  • Even a small first step is good. The step may not be the most significant that you have ever taken, but it gets you moving and you will gain momentum.

Willpower is not the answer. You procrastinate, not only from what comes from within you, but also as a result of your environment. If you don’t feel supported in your environment, you won’t feel welcomed.

You don’t realize all of your intentions if you are in that type of environment. You need to ask yourself what do you need to enable you to achieve your goals? When you know that, make a list of the steps needed to achieve those goals.

  • When the steps are known then you need to get started on those steps, one at a time. You will soon be moving towards your goals one step after another. Some people believe that willpower is all that they need.
  • Willpower is only one type of motivation. Willpower can only be used until you feel wiped out.
  • It is challenging to get your motivation to start up again once your willpower runs out. This is why you need to think about your goals, plan the steps needed to achieve those goals.
  • After that planning is done, take those steps and don’t focus on any of the unpleasant aspects.

Procrastination is linked to a lack of motivation. You will be less like to engage in procrastination if you become more preoccupied with your goals. That is a good reason to set motivational goals.

Planning is also a good idea as this will reduce the need for lots of willpower. Using willpower to complete a task is challenging so planning can make things a lot easier. You need to remove procrastination to be more productive as many factors contribute to your overall success.

You can ask for help, since many people procrastinate as they don’t want to ask for help. If you need help, you can talk to friends, your family or your colleagues to get the help you need to complete your tasks.

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A Foolproof Formula for Finding Your Flow State

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According to the old saying, time flies when you’re having fun. The same thing happens when you’re in a state of flow.

That’s the term coined by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Flow describes an experience where you lose yourself in what you’re doing. You feel totally immersed and engaged.

There are even changes in your brain activity, like increased dopamine levels that are associated with enjoyment and motivation.

If you’ve experienced the exhilaration for yourself, you probably want more such moments. Try this foolproof formula for finding your sense of flow.

Benefits of a Flow State

There are many compelling reasons for trying to introduce more flow into your life.

Consider these important advantages:

  1. Boost your mood. Sometimes you have to push yourself to do things that will eventually increase your well-being. However, flow feels a lot more pleasant than visiting the dentist, so you’ll be happier right away.

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  1. Manage stress. At the end of a busy day, you might want to sit down and relax. However, challenging yourself with something you find rewarding can sometimes be more effective than taking it easy. Try working on your hobbies instead of watching TV.
  2. Build your confidence. Flow helps you to discover your strengths and maximize them. You start accomplishing more when you focus on activities that you love and excel at. Soon, you’ll find it easier to believe in yourself and your abilities.
  3. Enhance your performance. Think about those moments when you’re at your peak. You’re more likely to excel when you’re working with passion and purpose.

Activities that Help Promote Flow

Depending on your approach, almost anything you do can give you feelings of flow.

These are a few of the most popular areas if you’re looking for where to begin:

  1. Express your creativity. Earn a living making art or do it as a pastime. Choose a medium that you find exciting. You might write a novel or paint landscapes.
  2. Play sports. Lead a more active life. Join the office softball team or sign up for a volleyball league with a community group. Train to compete at the Olympics or complete a 5K run for your favourite charity.
  3. Pursue your education. Add to your knowledge and skills. Take business courses that you need for your job or study subjects just for the pleasure of learning. Teach what you know at a nearby senior centre or online academy.
  4. Advance your career. Only 36% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work, according to a 2020 Gallup poll. Ensure that you’re one of them. Think about the meaning behind your tasks. Try to structure your job in a way that allows you to apply your strengths.

Other Tips for Creating a Flow State

Once you’ve established your priorities, experiment with different strategies. Flow is a skill you can develop with practice.

Try these techniques:

  1. Seek balance. Flow usually happens when you’re doing something that’s challenging, but within reach. Having an accurate sense of your capabilities enables you to aim high without overwhelming yourself.
  2. Set specific goals. You’re more likely to reach your targets if you make concrete plans and write them down. Be precise about details and dates.
  3. Limit distractions. Focus on one thing at a time. Take a break from your phone and other devices for at least an hour each day.
  4. Appreciate the journey. Cultivating flow does more than deliver positive results. Remember to savor the trip as much as the destination.

Spend more time on activities that bring you happiness and help you to use your personal strengths. Encouraging a state of flow will make your life more satisfying and enable you to achieve more.

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Add Purpose to Your Life With These Strategies

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A person without a purpose is usually not happy or content. They are constantly looking for excuses to justify not doing anything with their lives. They don’t have any direction because they think the world owes them something.

And they explain everything wrong with their life by trying to find a way out. That does not mean it’s intentional. No one sets out to live a life without any purpose. They are driven by their circumstances or by someone or something else.

You know you lack a sense of purpose when you don’t feel satisfied with what you have and are always looking for more, even though you don’t realize it.

So how can you break that cycle of a lack of purpose? Try these strategies:

  1. Take a well-deserved break. Having a break from your daily life can do wonders for your mood. Often, when you don’t feel like doing anything, you might be burned out or just stressed. A break helps recharge your batteries and gives you a new perspective.
    • Give yourself a mental health day. On the said day, decide to let go of what you think you’re supposed to do and focus on what makes you happy.
    • Many people believe that success is just outside our comfort zone. That may be true in some circumstances. But when you’re in a cycle of a lack of purpose, a good break is just what you need to recharge your batteries.
    • Taking a break can allow you to discover your true purpose in life. You will then feel motivated to do more.

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  1. Follow things that interest you. Many people have interests they’d like to pursue but don’t. They ignore those interests because it seems like a waste of time.
    • The truth is that stringing together your hobbies and interests can help you discover your purpose.
    • For example, if you love video games, try to build an online video game store using Shopify and start selling video games.
    • If you love jewellery, start a jewellery business online. If you love photography, create your own photography business. And if you love graphic design, design business cards, brochures, and other materials.
    • That’s not to say your purpose needs to relate to money. But it should relate to something you’re passionate about. You want a purpose that excites you.
  1. Admit that you’re stuck. The thing with getting stuck in a cycle is, you don’t notice it. The feelings slowly build up, and before you know it, you’ve become apathetic. You begin to feel like everything you do is just killing time.
    • Then those feelings turn into depression, anxiety, and discouragement. Regardless of how hard you try, the cycle keeps repeating itself. Don’t blame yourself for feeling like you do.
    • The loop won’t change until you recognize it for what it is. And once you do, you can break it for good.
  1. Follow artistic endeavours. Many people turn to art as a way of expressing their feelings. Writing poetry, painting, or sculpting can help you unlock feelings you were too afraid to feel.
    • When you express those emotions, you’ll break that cycle and feel more passionate about things in your life again.
    • Exercising your artistic side also helps because physical activity makes you feel better, giving you more purpose.
    • The goal isn’t to sell your works of art or make a name for yourself but to enjoy yourself.
  1. Don’t hesitate to speak to others. The pandemic has made it difficult to move freely and interact with friends and loved ones. If you’re feeling isolated, try reaching out to someone, even if only by phone.

Finding your purpose is essential to living a life that pleases you.

It’s not at all uncommon to get lost in life by your circumstances. And while feeling this way can be discouraging, it doesn’t have to be. There are always ways out of it by finding purpose in your life!

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P.S. you know that living a life that is in balance is important. When you can balance your work, family, health, relationships, fitness and money, you feel better and can achieve your goals. You have the support of your family and friends which makes life worth living.

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Own the Day and You Own Your Life

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Each passing day can seem inconsequential, but the totality of your days is your life. So, each day matters a lot. If you can get the most out of each day, you’re going to have an amazing life!

However, conquering the day doesn’t happen by accident. It requires focus and intention.

Learn how to master the day and in turn, your life:

  1. Realize the power of each day. A day doesn’t seem like much. You’ve experienced plenty of long days where it seemed you accomplished nothing. It’s true that a single day might mean a lot, but a small amount of progress each day can result in a dramatically different future.
    • Realize the power and potential of each day and be determined to make the most of it.

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  1. Have a plan for the day. Have a detailed plan for the day and for the week before you even think about going to bed at night. When you wake up, grab your list of to-do items and get busy as soon as possible.
    • There’s an added bonus to planning out your day the night before. Your brain has a chance to think about your list of items as you sleep. Your brain will predict the challenges you’re likely to face and have a few solutions in mind.
    • Try it and you’ll find that your day goes much more smoothly.

  2. Wake up earlier. If you want to own the day, get started early. Successful people tend to get up pretty early. How successful do you want to be? A successful person doesn’t scramble around in the morning trying to find a pair of clean socks. Start your day as early as possible and grab it by the throat.
  3. What are you going to do for the next hour? Ask yourself this important question each hour. Whether your objective is to write a report, return phone calls, or enjoy your favourite movie as much as possible, identify what you’re trying to accomplish and focus on doing it. Keep your mind on the identified task.
  4. Take breaks. You can get more accomplished each day if you take planned breaks. Working nonstop leads to slowing down later in the day. You’ll ultimately accomplish more if you take a break every couple of hours.
  5. Remove distractions. Distractions will prevent you from owning the day and from owning your life. There’s no reason to rely on your will power to avoid the distractions in your environment if you have the ability to remove them instead.
    • Avoid trying to be tough and stoic. Just remove the distractions to the best of your ability.
  6. You had a good day, but it could have been even better. Figure out what you could have done differently. Make a new plan for tomorrow and include this knowledge.
    • Reviewing your day is a pivotal part of developing your approach to life. So many people simply repeat the same mediocre days over and over. Mediocre days lead to a mediocre life.

Are you getting the most from each day of your life? Do you have a plan for the day? For the week? What are you committed to accomplishing today? What time did you get up today?

An amazing life is the result of amazing days. Spending your day focused on activities that lead to accomplishing your goals qualifies as an amazing day. An amazing life can be yours, but you have to create it one day at a time.

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Five Habits to Transform Your Life

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Do you feel as though you are stuck in a rut, unable to move forward, or make progress and experiencing the same, tedious Groundhog Day on repeat? Here are secrets to your success and the top five habits that you can use to transform your life.

What Are The Benefits of Habits?

Building habits and routines has the potential to transform our lives through making small, seemingly insignificant changes each day.

These build up over time, and before you know it, you are enjoying a balanced, refreshing new life.

The habits you build are totally within your grasp – here are the five most effect​​ive habits to cultivate:

  1. Change your wake-up time. One of the simplest and most effective changes that you can make is the time you wake up – this has a large impact on how your day will go.
    • Train your body to wake up earlier, and at the same time each day, and you will enjoy more time, energy, and it will get you into a positive mindset for the day. Plus, you can enjoy coffee in peace!
  1. Have a schedule. Once you are up and about, take some time to schedule out your day. By drawing up a daily schedule, you are focusing on your priorities, eliminating distractions, and helping you decide which things are most important to you.
    • Having a schedule also offers you structure in your day, and this can be very useful for remaining motivated and engaged.
    • It also sets out all your responsibilities clearly, and this can help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed by all you have to do or caught out by unexpected tasks.

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  1. Set deadlines. Deadlines can be an amazing way to focus the mind and help you to achieve your goals. Rather than seeing them as restrictive or invasive, restructure your thinking to help you smash your goals and reduce procrastination.
    • Challenge yourself to a certain deadline each day – you will feel amazing when you beat it!
    • Setting deadlines also helps you to remain accountable for your actions, and this is an important element of self-development and improvement.
  1. Make time to move. As part of your daily schedule, take the time to pencil in a chance to move your body periodically throughout the day. Humans were not designed for a sedentary lifestyle, so write down the times when you will be exercising and be as active as possible throughout the day.
    • Set an alarm to remind you to stand up every 30 minutes, walk around the block on your lunchtime, or even just do some stretching while you are waiting for the kettle to boil.
    • Keeping fit and active is crucial for improving your life and will keep you healthy and strong as the years go by.
  1. Remember self-care. You are the most important asset that you have, and it is important to take care of yourself before anyone else. This can seem counterintuitive, but it is extremely important for keeping yourself healthy, well and strong.
    • Take time each day to watch your favourite movie or even just enjoy the sound of silence.
    • Don’t make work your whole life. Regardless of how much you love your job, it’s important to ensure that you have projects that are just for you and that ignite that inner spark and passion in your soul.

Transforming your life may seem like an immense task, but incorporating these five small, simple habits into your daily routine will soon allow you to enjoy incredible, life-changing results. What are you waiting for?

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P.S. you know that living a life that is in balance is important. When you can balance your work, family, health, relationships, fitness and money, you feel better and can achieve your goals. You have the support of your family and friends which makes life worth living.

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