writer’s block. motivation at a slump…drowning in an endless mountain of tasks.
we’ve all been there. before you know it, you’ve spent 3 hours doomscrolling and the overwhelm compounds.
I’ve hear you, and I got you! Here are 4 simple tips to stop procrastinating so you can start crushing your goals!
1: quick win!
Give yourself a quick win before starting a hard task. Contrary to the “eat the frog” technique, this gives you a warm-up, since starting with a big task can be intimidating.
quick win task examples:
- tidy your desk
- water a plant
- make your bed
- make a list of 3 ideas to write about
momentum maintains motivation.
2: simplify.
when you’re overwhelmed, you procrastinate.
lower the stakes, increase the odds.
ask yourself: when, where, how much time will I spend on this task?
you can also rank your tasks using the Eisenhower matrix.
3: plan ahead
Ask yourself, “why am I procrastinating ?”
Be mindful of that & take steps to counter it.
example: if it’s boredom, play music in the background or set up something fun as a reward once you complete the task.
4: start with 5 minutes!
Make it a game & see how much you can do in 5 minutes!
lowering the threshold makes it easier to begin.
what will you work on today?
now, get up, set that 5 minute timer and go do it! you got this!
