1. ConversionMay of live a “have to”, rather than a “want to” life. Our lives are full of obligations and things that we don’t really want to do. But with some creative and imaginative thinkingwe can convert the “have tos” into the “want tos”. How can we do this? By thinking beyond the immediate task and focusing on the wider benefits of completion.For instance, if you don’t want to do the books or open your bank statements, you can try asking yourself what arethe benefits of greater financial control.Will you have much more money in the long run as 100% polyester webbing strap you learn to save, spend and invest it wisely?
How much freer will you feel now that you’ve taken back control and your energy isn’t being drained by the nagging, insistent worry that you ought to be doing something about it – because you alreadyare!2. PrioritisationBy which I mean do the thing you least want to do when you have the most energy to do it.You can always find the energy to do things that you enjoy doing, but you need your energylevel to be highest when tackling things which you don’t care for. So, if you’re at your best in the morning – then tackle the administration then, clear out your clutter and vice versa if you’re an afternoon or evening person.3. DelegationWe have things that we’re good at and things that we prefer to do. Ask yourself: (i) does it have to be done at all? (ii) does it have to be done by you? Is there someone else who could do the job? You may decide that you don’t want to concentrate your energies on bookkeeping, but you can hire a bookkeeper to free you from this. Or someone else at work may like administration; ask for their – or more – assistance.
4. Do it in piecesThe difficulty with procrastination is that the task may seem overwhelming because it has been avoided for so long.It has grown in size and taken on a life of its own! Bring it back down to earth and start tackling it in bite sized pieces (when you’re at your best! – see no 2)5. Develop a systemProcrastination takes up time and energy. You may always find yourself on the defensive as things catch up with you. Developing a system means that you nip procrastination in the bud.If you want to take more exercise, then exercise with a buddy, hire a personal trainer (either at your house or the gym). Join a walking club, sports club – somewhere where you are committed to being and encourage others to commit with you. Set up structures which ensure that procrastination doesn’t get the chance to put its feet under your table.And remember to reward yourself when you’ve broken through and achieved something.
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