| Overcoming procrastination is at the top of many | | | | Do you think building wealth is just too |
| people's lists for bettering themselves in life, time and | | | | complicated? That you're constantly hindered by time |
| money. And it should be. Overcoming procrastination | | | | and the "know how"? These are self-defeating, |
| boosts your personal time management skills, reduces | | | | avoidance-producing attitudes and beliefs. |
| stress, strengthen your cash flow and allows you to | | | | Acknowledge them as such, and try to replace them |
| get things done. So why do people put things off, | | | | with productive, self-empowering beliefs and |
| unable to avoid procrastination when they know it will | | | | attitudes. Think about it, what happens to you is |
| better themselves in life, time and money? | | | | largely your choice. You are where you are today |
| Overcoming procrastination has much to do with | | | | because of choices you made or didn't make. |
| discipline. Many associate pain with discipline although | | | | 4. Alter Your Behavior Towards Life and Finances |
| one who is disciplined experience greater productivity | | | | Look to a personal consultant, coach or mentor |
| in their life, time and money. | | | | for help. Being accountable to another person can |
| Avoiding procrastination can be a challenge if you | | | | make a enormous difference in getting into a |
| don't know what's causing it in the first place. Here | | | | effective routine. It's important to reward yourself |
| are a few effective techniques for avoiding and | | | | with things you enjoy AFTER you've accomplished a |
| overcome procrastinating. | | | | task. |
| 1. Clarify Your Goals | | | | 5. Accept That Changes Do Not Happen Overnight |
| Carefully think about and write down your goals. | | | | Many give up before they see the fruits of their |
| Determine what you need to do to reach them. Post | | | | labor. I know we are in a microwave world. We want |
| them somewhere -a door, mirror, or refrigerator- | | | | things done and we want it now, instantly. But give |
| that you'll notice frequently. | | | | yourself time to change. Remember: it takes 21 days |
| 2. Manage Your Time and Money Effectively | | | | of repetition to form a habit. |
| Learn and implement good time management | | | | With this in mind, it is essential to have a realistic |
| and money management skills. | | | | game plan for overcoming and avoiding |
| Separate your goal into manageable pieces, then | | | | procrastination in getting your financial house in order. |
| write up the required steps to achieve your goal. | | | | What's the game plan? JUST DO IT! Put a stop to |
| Finally, make a detailed schedule that includes a time | | | | the excuses, stop over thinking the issue, make a |
| assigned each day for working toward your goal. | | | | decision to take action and JUST DO IT! It really boils |
| 3. Examine Your Attitude | | | | down to being that simple. |