Success is often perceived as the result of extraordinary ideas or seemingly impossible feats. However, it is predominantly the outcome of consistently executing mundane tasks. Success is achieved by doing the things that many are unwilling to do. Whether the goal is weight loss, career advancement, academic excellence, or financial prosperity, the journey is frequently unenjoyable.
In most situations, the necessary actions are evident. The true challenge lies in motivating oneself to undertake these actions.
Confidence in your abilities to go after your goals can sometimes be difficult to find or keep.
It can sometimes take time to discover the confidence you have inside you. This can be especially true if you are trying something new.
I have a program that can help you to discover what is holding you back from achieving your goals as well as help you set an attainable goal related to where you are in your life and where you are trying to be.
This program also works with you to build up your confidence in being able to reach your goal.
You can find out more about this program at Confidology, a funny name but a serious program.
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Effectively managing procrastination involves compelling oneself to perform tasks that are undesirable. This practice is invaluable for cultivating success. Overcoming procrastination equips you with the ability to achieve virtually any goal.
Understanding the Procrastination Process
- Initial Thought: The process begins with the contemplation of a task. This is the starting point of any activity.
- Emotional Response: Each thought elicits an emotional response. Positive emotions facilitate task initiation, whereas negative emotions hinder it. For instance, it is easy to get off the couch for a snack but challenging to do so for a less enjoyable task like painting the gutters.
- Avoidance: If the task evokes negative emotions, it is avoided. Each individual has consistent procrastination habits. Identifying these habits can be insightful. Make a list of activities you engage in to avoid tasks.
- Action Trigger: Eventually, the discomfort of procrastination outweighs the discomfort of the task itself, prompting action. Tasks such as paying taxes, taking out the trash, applying for jobs, or completing assignments are eventually addressed.
This procrastination cycle is common but counterproductive for those striving to advance or maintain order in their lives.
An Alternative Approach to Unpleasant Tasks
- Reframe Your Perspective: When a task feels daunting, view it as an opportunity to develop success skills. This mindset differentiates the highly successful from the habitual procrastinators. Successful individuals tackle challenging tasks head-on.
- Acknowledge Your Feelings: Take a moment to sit with your emotions. Close your eyes and breathe slowly. Identify where you feel discomfort in your body-whether it is in your head, chest, or stomach. Focus on relaxing that area and releasing tension.
- Commit to Five Minutes: Dedicate just five minutes to the task you wish to avoid. Starting is often the most difficult part, so become proficient at initiating tasks. Frequently, you will find yourself continuing beyond the initial five minutes. Acknowledge your effort and persistence.
- Practice Self-Forgiveness: Accept that some days will be more productive than others. Developing the skill to overcome discomfort and procrastination is challenging. When setbacks occur, forgive yourself and resolve to keep trying.
Procrastination is an intrinsic human behaviour, likely beneficial in our evolutionary past when poor decisions could be catastrophic. Our brains required substantial convincing before taking action.
In contemporary times, delaying unpleasant tasks may seem logical, but it is counterproductive.
Decide that the present moment is the right time to act. Utilize your procrastination tendencies as a catalyst for learning and achieving success.
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Don’t try to do all of this by yourself, ask and receive the guidance that can get you moving towards your own success.
Nothing happens until action is taken.
To your success.
Michael
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