The hardest part about completing your tasks is getting them started. Weblog Pick the Brain suggests counting down to the start of your task, so you’re motivated to take that first step.
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You can use an alarm clock, an app on your phone, or even a kitchen timer to count down with. Set a time and tell yourself: “In 10 minutes, I’m vacuuming the living room.” This helps you take that first step:
Pinpoint the first very small action you can take to move forward. If you’re stalling to go to the gym, the first step is often changing into gym clothes (or more specifically, putting on gym shorts). When the timer hits zero, commit to taking that first step. The reason this works is because it gives us a clear starting point. When you can start “anytime”, you’ll often choose to procrastinate.
Stop your procrastination cycle and start your countdown to productivity liftoff.
5 Effective Time Hacks to Stop Procrastination Fast [Pick the Brain]
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